David Aizenman

This study investigates the complex relationship between two-dimensional representation and the built environment, specifically the transformative potential of collage as a tool as well as a method of joining sampled buildings, stitching them together. Instead of looking for a seamless joinery, the project attempts to problematize the nature of the seam and its relationship between forms. By pushing the boundaries of architectural design with collage-like joinery, the exploration of the building becomes a transition, examining the nature of seams and preserving them as a form of resistance to AI image creation.

The juxtaposition of fragmented images from various origins (sampling) results in a new interpretation of a two-dimensional space, allowing for a metamorphic exploration while maintaining the original source of the images. The images used resist the urge to become seamless and maintain the origin of recognizable fragments. Through the synthesis of different fragments, the study will explore and speculate how partial views will dictate the experience of the building itself relying on the collage as a tool to emphasize unique connections, which will translate into the built environment.

The technique will become crucial for understanding the building's potential, intricately intertwining built form and context, and accommodating the required program accordingly. The cultural center is a great opportunity to represent how diverse cultural spaces can come together to create a building, promoting the richness and diversity that the cultural center seeks to achieve.