From Idea to Matter and Vice Versa in Architecture

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[...] Conclusion In this reflection, we have illustrated the two transitions: that 'from matter to idea' and the other, 'from idea to matter'. This reflection shows that matter and idea are in interaction. Matter, when well explored by the architect, can generate innovative ideas. And when the latter is faced with a technical challenge, he must make iterations and tests on the matter to reevaluate the initial idea. [...]

[...] Practicing oneself faces pitfalls and difficulties that one overcomes alone. Even if finding solutions takes time at first, the architect eventually reduces the time it takes to get around the problem. A great example is modeling on Sketchup software. At first, we lose a lot of time creating an ambiance, because we are not yet familiar with the 'quirks' of the software (rotating objects with precise angles, merging elements, rectifying windows poorly placed at the end of the modeling, etc.). [...]

[...] The expression 'from idea to matter . and . from matter to idea' thus highlights an interrelation between theoretical concepts and material realization. In this work, we use two concepts seen in class to support our vision. The first concept is that of 'learning by doing', which authors such as Tim INGOLD and Heidegger have studied. The second concept is that of 'transposing the idea into matter', consistent with Jean Prouvé's theory of positive thinking, for whom conceiving and building are one and the same thing. [...]

[...] From Idea to Matter Making a transposition of matter to idea seems more natural than making the inverse transposition: from idea to matter But upon closer inspection, the architect is not only interested in the ideas that emerge from practices, learning, or acquired experience. This is not the only purpose. The architect is certainly ready to analyze and decipher to extract a better understanding when he focuses his attention on places intended to accommodate a new building. If he does so, it is also to project himself onto the type of materials that may correspond to the technical challenge that has already been well developed. [...]

[...] Personal Reflection on 'From Idea to Matter . and . From Matter to Idea' Draft: 'From Idea to Matter . and . From Matter to Idea' Introduction The concept contained in the expression: 'From idea to matter . And . from matter to idea' suggests a profound reflection on the creative process of craftsmen in general and architects in particular. It contains a representation that relates the skills developed and the first babblings, whether in the craftsman or the architect himself, or in relation to the evolution of practices over time. [...]