Proposal

We are in the process of developing a new course, based on the themes of recent Shape To Fabricaiton workshop. It will be open to students and professionals who would like to develop a specific research agenda within the field of digital design and fabrication. This will either be a postgraduate certificate (PgCert) 6 months or a 12 months graduate design programme (MArch). The program focuses on the development and construction of full scale prototypes using 6- axis robots, CNC machinery, experimental materials - all informed by analysis and simulation tools. Student projects will be lead by experienced industry tutors and regularly discussed with external guests and consultants, to bring industrial knowledge directly to everyone involved. Alongside this, a series of special sessions will take place: factory and building site visits, field trips, advanced skills workshops and direct engagement with sofware and hardware from various industries and fields of design.

The course is under development and open to your feedback. Please answer the questionnaire to help us.

 

Federico Rossi AADipl

LSBU one of London’s oldest universities, we have been providing students with relevant, accredited and professionally recognised education since 1892. The Faculty of Engineering, Science and the Built Environment offers a wide range of courses that promote research and graduate employment opportunities.

Federico is senior lecturer in architecture at London South Bank University and directing the AA Ivrea Visiting School and is organising the Shape To Fabrication event. In the past he worked for Nigel Coates, SOM and Zaha Hadid Architects

federico.rossi@shapetofabrication.com

Gregory Epps MA(RCA) Msc

RoboFold develops and patents cutting edge manufcaturing processes to develop products for architects. We use the latest in software and hardware, including six-axis robots, to fold sheet metal into beatiful forms. The company was started by Gregory Epps in 2008.

Gregory has been leading international eduactional workshops for architects, including organising the Shape To Fabrication workshop and acting as the Workshop Chair for the forthcoming Advances in Architectural Geometry 2012

gregory.epps@shapetofabrication.com