crisp and fuzzy

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

modell (scale 1:100)

A single linear element can aggregate in different phases of state to create layers of densities that describe spaces. The solid phase consists of tetrahedral-like elements that unfold into 2-dimensional formations (liquid phase). The basic element is equipped with installations for sound and light (gasiform phase).

geometry and unfolding of the basic element

aggregation of the basic element in ’solid’ and ‘fluid’ state of phase

The structure is open to all directions and provokes a simultaneity of spaces and activities. By moving through the structure the central perspective gets distorted - spaces and shapes emerge out of the mass and dissolve back into it. There is no defined inside or outside - the aggregation blends with the surrounding urban context.

transition of the basic element from one state to another

To inhabit the open structure alternative building services were introduced: e.g. water drain through cohesion along the linear elements, infrared heating combined with the wind breaking and light scattering effect of the aggregated elements for air conditioning.

While climbing up the tower and overlooking the city one immerses into a media volume that enables animated, three dimensional patterns of light and sound to stream through the aggregation.

free ends are equipped with light and sound emitting devices

Aggregation is not a building you enter, but a volume you immerse into.

animated three dimensional patterns of light and sound, video © by ovion

Aggregation was developed as a diploma project at the University of Applied Arts Vienna. It won the Austrian Baupreis (category: thesis projects) in 2006. Aggregation was exhibited at the Beijing Biennale 2006, the National Art Museum of China (NAMOC), the Guangdong Museum of Art and at The Essence, MAK Vienna. It was published in several magazines, catalogs and books like: Neil Leach ‘Emerging Talents, Emerging Technologies’ (China Architecture & Building Press), Hans Hollein ‘Sculptural Architecture in Austria’ (Verlag Anton Pustet), A.C.C. Magazine (Ukraine).

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