Simplexity (and Complicity) in Architecture

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Abstract

The paper examines the interplay between simple and complex in contemporary architecture. It discusses how complex-looking designs could arise out of simple design and production strategies (i.e. through "simplexity") and likewise, how simple-looking designs can be based on rather complex conceptual and tectonic solutions (i.e. "complicity"). The paper focuses on simplexity as a conceptual framework for architects to embrace complexity in design.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationComplexity and Simplicity
EditorsAulikki Herneoja, Toni Österlund, Piia Markkanen
PublisherEducation and research in Computer Aided Architectural Design in Europe
Pages25-31
Number of pages7
ISBN (Print)9789491207105
StatePublished - 2016
Externally publishedYes
Event34th International Conference on Education and Research in Computer Aided Architectural Design in Europe, eCAADe 2016 - Oulu, Finland
Duration: Aug 24 2016Aug 26 2016

Publication series

NameProceedings of the International Conference on Education and Research in Computer Aided Architectural Design in Europe
Volume1
ISSN (Print)2684-1843

Conference

Conference34th International Conference on Education and Research in Computer Aided Architectural Design in Europe, eCAADe 2016
Country/TerritoryFinland
CityOulu
Period8/24/168/26/16

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Computer Graphics and Computer-Aided Design
  • Education
  • Architecture

Keywords

  • Complicity
  • Simplexity

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