Paper Excrescence is an installation for the MAK Nite Lomography, MAK Vienna curated by Marlies Wirth.
exhibited structure of Lomo picturesPaper Excrescence
January 24th, 2010
exhibited structure of Lomo picturesIntricate Surface
July 29th, 2009Intricate Surface is an investigation in repetitive, multi-layered and adjustable surfaces. Inspired by Erwin Hauer the developed surface patterns are able to perform a two-level interconnection.
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detailed view of two interwoven double-leveled surfaces
Atmoscape
June 28th, 2009Atmoscape is a landscape design for an elementary school. It is an investigation in fluid dynamics, atmosphere and how sensory triggers can be integrated into a landscape design.
soma is currently working on the implementation of the project with a focus on the concept of timebased changes of visual effects and smells caused by plants and greenery.
differentiation through topographybreeze - Prototype
May 13th, 2009The prototype shown in the Schindler House is a deflatable latex structure based on the rosette aggregation principle.
prototype of the structure
breeze
May 6th, 2009Breeze evolved from our ongoing investigation into the application of aggregation processes to Architecture. Unlike modularity, which tries to find efficient ways of breaking up larger structures into manageable parts, aggregations are based on a molecular element and its inherent accumulation possibilities, often leading to unforeseen results.
3d printed modell of the aggregation, foto © 2009 by Josh White
Synaesthetic Filte
May 2nd, 2009Synaesthetic Filter is a mobile pavilion for experimental music that is supposed to be temporarily assembled in public open or enclosed spaces. It attracts passer-bys to enter and get into contact with contemporary experimental music.
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exterior view - pavilion for experimental music
Molecular Display
April 1st, 2009The proposed structure is a semi-permanent summer pavilion for exhibitions and events. The pavilion is not an enclosure inhabiting a gallery space. Instead it enables its site itself to become a place for display. Its movable parts allow diverse spatial configurations to happen all over the site and create an open environment instead of a fixed set-up.
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exterior viev of the pavilionPassage - redux
March 30th, 2009soma* won the second prize in the competition for the redesign of the Karlsplatz-Passage, Vienna. It is the busiest public transport hub in Austria, counting over 200.000 passengers a day. The result of the competition is published in the current edition of Architektur Aktuell (The Art of Competition, Springer-Verlag, March 2009).
a complex twist in ceiling and wall geometry enables an opening to above groundSonic Tower
March 29th, 2009Contemporary music has no built representation in Vienna, the self-proclaimed „city of music“. Sonic Tower wants to fill this gap and bring modern music back to the center, the Karlsplatz.
vertical instrument for contemporary music, Karlsplatz
Aggregation
March 27th, 2009
Aggregation is a landmark for a media city. The structure is an open system consisting of lines creating a felt-like mass. Instead of boundaries (e.g. walls and floors) connections are space-defining.
interaction between shells and structure