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Iglesia del Cristo Obrero. Atlántida, Uruguay. 1958-60Model by J. Rothmeier, J. Van Westen, and J. RodriguezImage by J. Rothmeier

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ARCH 461/561: ELADIO DIESTE BLDG SHOP: MODELING AND IMAGING CONSTRUCTION LABOR | SPRING 2020 | 2 CREDITSFEDERICO GARCIA LAMMERS, ASSOC. AIA | ASSISTANT PROFESSOR | DEPARTMENT OF ARCHITECTURE (DOARCH) | SOUTH DAKOTA STATE UNIVERSITY

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Federico Garcia Lammers Arch 461/561. Dieste Bldg Shop. Spring 2020 2 of 9

Eladio Dieste Bldg Shop 5.0 is about the construction labor used to build Bóvedas Gausas (Gaussian Vaults), one of the structural innovations developed in the engineering and construction practice of Eladio Dieste. Bóvedas Gausas are double curvature vaults constructed using Cerámica Armada (structural ceramics), a steel-reinforced, ceramic-tile structural system invented by Dieste, and used by his practice to cover approximately 1.5-million square meters of space in Uruguay, Argentina, and Brazil. These thin-shell vaults are designed to resist gravity through form without resorting to the “awkward accumulation of matter.”

Students will build three large-scale, physical models of the Encofrados (formwork) systems used to build the gaussian vaults of three structures in Uruguay: a Church, Warehouse, and Silo. Encofrados are mobile, reusable machines used to build vaults. Each team of students will build one (1) mobile Encofrado model. The physical models will be based on the virtual models built by students in Dieste 4.0 (Spring 2019) and the construction documentation from the Dieste and Montañez Archive.

Eladio Dieste’s practice, Dieste and Montañez SA was inextricably linked to construction labor. Labor is central to the discipline and profession of architecture, and has been the subject of philosophical, economic, and societal concerns for centuries. In this Bldg Shop, labor is the organization of human force that enables the time-based material production of a building.

Dieste and Montañez Archive >


COURSE DESCRIPTION

COURSE INFORMATION

CONTACT INFORMATION

Arch 461/561: Eladio Dieste Building Shop. Spring 2020, 2 creditsDepartment of Architecture (DoArch), South Dakota State UniversityThursday, 5:30 - 7:30pm. AME Studio and Shop

Federico Garcia Lammers, Assoc. AIAAssistant Professor, Department of Architecture (DoArch), South Dakota State UniversityOffice: AME 366 Tu. 10:00pm - 12:00pm, Th. 2:00pm - 4:00pm, or by appointmentEmail: [email protected]: doarchdieste2020.wordpress.com and Box.com

Arch 461/561: Dieste Bldg Shop focuses on the reinforced masonry construction (Cerámica Armada) in the work of the late Uruguayan engineer Eladio Dieste. This course meets once a week for two hours. Students use hand-mechanical analysis and computational processes to understand the implications of resisting gravity through form by studying double-curvature geometries. There are two primary goals for this shop:

a. Understand the material and structural qualities of Gaussian Vaults by studying and physically modeling the encofrado systems used to construct the vaults of three buildings:

1. Iglesia del Cristo Obrero (Church of Christ the Worker). Atlántida, Uruguay. 1958-602. Cooperativa AgrÍcola de Young Limitada (Horizontal Silo CADYL). Young, Uruguay. 1976-78 3. Depósito Julio Herrera y Obes (Port Warehouse). Montevideo, Uruguay. 1977-79

b. Students are expected to develop and document collaborative methods of work. In this course, the ENDS do not justify the MEANS. Instead, the design and documentation of the MEANS are the ENDS. Constructing prototypes, making jigs and templates to figure out the construction and movements of each encofrado is critical. Each team is expected to share their work with other teams to build-up a collective knowledge about the encofrados.

All emails MUST include Arch 461/561 as the subject of the email. Students MUST identify themselves in emails.

Arch 461/561: Building Shop is a workshop study in craft, assembly, and fabrication through hands-on demonstrations and projects (course catalog). Each section concentrates on a specific strategy, methodology, or technical condition as a means of delivering the department’s main pedagogical belief in “learning by making”.

Federico Garcia Lammers. Building the Resistance: Eladio Dieste’s Digital Work in Ceramica Armada. Published in Black Box: ACSA 2019


GRADING CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT

This course focuses on the role of construction labor and its graphic representation. Studying the work of an under-examined historical architecture practice, Dieste and Montañez, highlights the relationship between architecture, labor, and technology. This relationship is explored by having students analyze and physically engage the work done by students in the previous version of the bldg shop. The goal of this methodology is to design and explain diachronic forms of collaboration. There are two primary questions that frame this methodology:

a. What is the relationship between low-precision construction and complex forms? b. How can construction labor be represented and explored graphically?

Students are expected to keep a detailed graphic and written Journal documenting all of their work; including responses to assigned readings, and images of the process of making the encofrado models. Students’ journals are reviewed five times and submitted before the end of finals. Students receive two grades throughout the semester, a midterm (Mar. 5) and final grade (May 18). Additional grade and performance discussion will happen on a case-by-case basis.

Individual work is evaluated and assessed according to the completeness and clarity of each student’s Journal. Students are expected to use their journal as a living document ― not a portfolio ― explaining and documenting their role in collaborative work.

Collective work is performed in teams. Each team is expected to achieve the assigned course goals. The development of productive workflows will be documented and assessed in each student Journal. Each team will produce one (1) large-scale, physical model of a single, complete encofrado system. There is no instruction manual for building the models. Students will have to interpret historical images, mock-up, and make prototypes -- using jigs and templates -- to translate virtual models (built in spring 2019) into physical constructions. The models will be assessed based on their material quality, precision, attention to detail, and functionality (how do they move).

(10%) Class Attendance and Participation (refer to attendance policy on page 7)(40%) Individual Journal Reviews(30%) Team Work (mock-ups, modeling tests, etc)(20%) Final Model

Students who receive A’s in this course will be curious about ideas, will demonstrate basic comprehension of and engage in discussions based on the topic, will substantially contribute to the completion of class projects, and will find a way to channel these studies into an increasingly sophisticated questioning of architectural production.

A (90 - 100%) = Exceptional performance; strongly exceeding the requirements of the course, showing strong academic initiative and independent resourcefulness.

B (80 - 89%) = Performance above the norm; accurate, complete, and beyond the minimum requirements of the course; work demonstrates marked progress and initiative.

C (70 - 79%) = Satisfactory/adequate work; adequately meets minimum requirements and demonstrates satisfactory comprehension, communication skills, and effort; demonstrates little initiative to investigate the problem without substantial prodding of the instructor; work shows little improvement.

D (60 - 69%) = Unsatisfactory/inferior work; unsatisfactorily meets minimum requirements and demonstrates minimum comprehension, communication skills, and effort, at an inferior level; initiative lacking; improvement not noticeable.

F (50 - 59%) = Does not meet minimum requirements; fails to adequately demonstrate comprehension or communication skills. No pluses or minuses will be given in this course.

METHODOLOGY

You can complete every assignment on-time, complete them correctly, and fail this course. Finishing is simply a basis for assessment. Demonstrating the issues of the course through your performance is how you pass the course. NO extra credit, make-ups, or late submissions will be accepted in this course.

The methods of assessment for this course consist of computational modeling and imaging, as well as participation in reading discussions and written reflections. It is important that all students show up to Bldg Shop ready to collaborate and participate in a rigorous analysis of the relationship between construction and representational technology.


Depósito Julio Herrera y Obes. Montevideo, Uruguay. 1977-79Model by K. Larson and R. Woytassek Image by K. Larson

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SiloCooperativa AgrÍcola de Young Limitada. Young, Uruguay. 1976-78Model by L. Ngole, D. Mathews Schmidt, and T. VogtImage by T. Vogt


COURSE MATERIALS

SCHEDULE

HARDWAREThe use of a laptop or personal desktop will be required. Students will need access to a 8.5x11 and 11x17 black and white and color printer.Laser cutter(s)

SOFTWARE (Software is available in the DoArch Lab.)Adobe Suites (photoshop and illustrator). Rhino 5 and Revit 2017 or newer

MODELING SUPPLIESXacto knives, blades, rulers, triangles, etcMuseum BoardStiff piano wire Basswood sticks, sheets, and other dimensional modeling wood. (The department will purchase a limited stock of wood). White paint and brushes

READINGThere is no required textbook for this class. A reading packet will be posted online. Each student is expected to download the reading packet and do the assigned readings.Additional readings will be posted to the course website. doarchdieste2020.wordpress.com

Week 1 th: Jan. 16 COURSE INTRODUCTION and TEAM FORMATION

Week 2 th: Jan. 23 READING DISCUSSION, ENCOFRADO ANALYSIS and MODEL SCALE REVIEW

Reading: Catching the Curve by Florencia Rodriguez

Week 3 th: Jan. 30 READING DISCUSSION and MODELING

Reading: Synchronic and Diachornic Labor by F.Garcia Lammers

Week 4 th: Feb. 6 REVIEW 1: PARTS, JIGS, TEMPLATES and JOURNAL REVIEW

Reading: Architecture and Construction by Eladio Dieste

Week 5 th: Feb. 13 READING DISCUSSION and MODELING

Reading: Awareness of Form by Eladio Dieste

Week 6 th: Feb. 20 MODELING

Week 7 th: Feb. 27 REVIEW 2: COMPLETE MODEL and JOURNAL

Week 8 th: Mar. 5 MODELING

Week 9 th: Mar. 12 NO CLASS - SPRING BREAK

Week 10 th: Mar. 19 REVIEW 3: COMPLETE MODEL and JOURNAL

Week 11 th: Mar. 26 READING DISCUSSION and MODELING

Reading: Art, People, and Technocracy by Eladio Dieste

Week 12 th: Apr. 2 MODELING

Week 13 th: Apr. 9 REVIEW 4: COMPLETE MODEL and JOURNAL

Week 14 th: Apr. 16 MODELING

Week 15 th: Apr. 23 MODELING AND IMAGING

Week 16 th: Apr. 30 NO CLASS - FINAL REVIEWS

Week 17 th: May 7 BLDG SHOP EXHIBIT. Date and time, TBD

Week 18 th: May 14 FINAL DOCUMENTATION and JOURNALS

This is a preliminary schedule and is subject to change. Changes will be announced in class and posted online. This is a 2-credit class. The majority of the work for this class will be done during class time. Each student is expected to spend and additional 2-3 hours a week outside of class working on this course. Student journals will be reviewed at the start of class.


ATTENDANCE POLICY Being present is a basic requirement for learning. Full attendance is required in the classroom for comprehension of the course material. If one is not able to attend then one is not able to learn. In this light it doesn’t matter why one was not present to learn. Missing a class is missing the learning. Attendance AssessmentEvery instructor in the department will assess and record attendance. Attendance assessment is measured in “Strikes”. In this assessment there are four states of daily attendance:

a) Present - (no strike). In class for the full meeting period.b) Absent - (no strike)c) Tardy - (half-strike). Late arrival/early departure (15 minutes) counts as a half strike. d) Missing - (full strike). Not present and not excused.

ARCH 352, 451, 452, 551, 552, 651, 652: on 4th strike, lose a letter grade;

on 5th strike, fail the course.

ARCH 251, 252, 351: on 4th strike, lose a letter grade; on 5th strike, fail the course.

Non-studio, once a week class meetings: on 2nd strike, lose a letter grade;

on 3rd strike, fail the course.

Non-studio, twice a week class meetings: on 3rd strike, lose a letter grade;

on 4th strike, fail the course.

Strikes are accrued due to tardiness or missing scheduled class meetings. Once a student accrues enough strikes the course assessment is lowered a letter grade. Once a student accrues the next strike they fail the course.

“…should excused absences be excessive, the faculty member may recommend withdrawal from the course(s) or award an incomplete grade.”*

Excused absences: 1. Officially representing the University “Appropriate sanctioned activities include: Collegiate club sports and competitions; Conferences and workshops recognized by the University not related to academics; Commitments on behalf of the University (Students’ Association, Band, Choir, etc.); Intercollegiate athletics; and Professional activities recognized by the University related to academics (professional conference attendance, etc.)”*

2. Student-Athletics “i. No student-athlete may be absent from more than ten (10) class sessions (including required laboratory sessions) of a given course in a semester. ii. Athletic excused absences will not be approved during final examination period with the exception of required conference or NCAA activities. iii. In the interest of safety for student-athletes and staff, missed class-time resulting from travel delays associated with inclement weather will be excused.”*

3. Health Issue Medical reasons or illness requiring consecutive, multiple absences . If a student is sick, then they must stay home. Students who have had a fever in the 24 hours before a class meeting should not attend the session. Inform the instructor as soon as possible about illnesses or accidents. Verification may, in some instances, be required.

*(SDSU Policy and Procedure Manual 2:5 “Class Attendance”)

As a professional program with a responsibility to thoroughly assess that a professional education has been delivered to our students, the department has developed a comprehensive attendance policy for all courses offered by DoArch faculty. The university attendance policy states: “Faculty members determine the specific attendance policy for courses under their direct supervision and instruction.”*

Making up for assignments or missed coursework is the responsibility of the student, not the instructor. Failure in AttendanceEnrolling in a DoArch course is a contract for participation in a professional and intellectual education. DoArch, ”is obligated to encourage its primary constituents, the students, to meet their responsibilities to themselves, their families, classmates, instructors, and the taxpayers and donors who support higher education in South Dakota.”* DoArch courses are performative in nature and entail a high level of collaboration and discussion. Students who fail in attendance will no longer be able to attend the course. Students who fail in attendance in studios are no longer part of the cohort and will promptly move out of the studio before the next class meeting. Excused absences“Students must present the completed approved trip absence card to the faculty member ONE WEEK prior to the trip or event to have an official excused absence. Faculty members are not required to honor incomplete or late cards. Absences for trips or activities will not be approved during finals week.”*


ACADEMIC HONESTY POLICY

DoARCH SHOP AREA

Cheating, assisting others, or plagiarizing on tests, quizzes, problems, research papers, or other assignments will result in written notification to the student involved, the academic advisor, the department that offers the course, the appropriate college or administrative dean, and parent/guardian (when student is dependent for financial aid purposes). Plagiarizing is submitting uncited materials as your own work, which was in fact produced by others. Examples include uncited work from journals, books, work of other students, or electronic sources (i.e. world wide web (www), CD Rom, video and audio, graphic materials, etc.). In addition, the penalty for academic dishonesty may be one or more of the following, at the discretion of the instructor, and based on the seriousness of the situation:

- A grade of zero on the test, quiz, homework, problem, or other assignment for the student(s) involved.

- A grade of F for the course.

- Referral of the matter to the student conduct committee or the graduate school for disciplinary action.

- Students have the right to appeal an academic dishonesty charge. Procedures for this process are available in department offices and the dean’s office. No final course grades will be given until all avenues of appeal have been completed or the case resolved. If repeated offenses occur in either a specific class or in 2 more different classes, the matter will be automatically referred to the student conduct committee/graduate school.

FREEDOM IN LEARNING STATEMENT

Freedom in Learning. Students are responsible for learning the content of any course of study in which they are enrolled. Under Board of Regents and University policy, student academic performance shall be evaluated solely on an academic basis and students should be free to take reasoned exception to the data or views offered in any courses of study. Students who believe that an academic evaluation is unrelated to academic standards but is related instead to judgment of their personal opinion or conduct should first contact the instructor of the course. If the student remains unsatisfied, the student may contact the department head and/or dean of the college which offers the class to initiate a review of the evaluation.

Below is a summary of the expectations for working in the shop. Violation of these expectations can result in dismissal from class or a lowered grade.

1. Be Safe. If you don’t know how to use a tool ask one of the shop attendants. It is important that you get comfortable using all the tools available in the shop.

2. Dress up. Wear appropriate clothing for working in the shop. No open toe shoes or loose clothing or accessories. You will get dirty.

3. Clean up. Each student is responsible for cleaning up after themselves and demanding that colleagues maintain a clean and organized space. “This isn’t my mess” is not a valid excuse, the entire class is responsible for cleaning.

ADA STATEMENT

STUDENT CONDUCT

Any student who feels s/he may need an accommodation based on the impact of a disability should contact Nancy Hartenhoff-Crooks, Coordinator of Disability Services (605-688-4504 or Fax, 605-688-4987) to privately discuss your specific needs. The Office of Disability Services is located in room 065, the Student Union.

Students will conduct themselves in a manner that promotes learning. Disruptive behavior and disrespectful attitudes will not be tolerated.

In written papers and other class projects (electronic format, hard copy, or otherwise) it is unethical and unprofessional to present the work done by others in a manner that indicates that the student is presenting the material as his/her original ideas or work.

The majority of the work in this course is done in the DoArch Shop area located on the first floor of the AME Building. This area is a shared work space. The rules and policies for the DoArch Shop area are posted in the shop and they can be found on the DoArch website.


NAAB CRITERIA

NAAB STUDENT PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

The Department of Architecture (DoArch) must demonstrate that each graduate possesses the knowledge and skills defined by the criteria set out below. The knowledge and skills are the minimum for meeting the demands of an internship leading to registration for practice. The school must provide evidence that its graduates have satisfied each criterion through required coursework.

The criteria encompass two levels of accomplishment:• Understanding: The capacity to classify, compare, summarize, explain and/or interpret information.• Ability: Proficiency in using specific information to accomplish a task, correctly selecting the appropriate information, and accurately applying it to the solution of a specific problem, while also distinguishing the effects of its implementation.

Realm A: Critical Thinking and Representation. Graduates from NAAB-accredited programs must be able to build abstract relationships and understand the impact of ideas based on the study and analysis of multiple theoretical, social, political, economic, cultural, and environmental contexts. Graduates must also be able to use a diverse range of skills to think about and convey architectural ideas, including writing, investigating, speaking, drawing, and modeling.

Realm B: Building Practices, Technical Skills, and Knowledge. Graduates from NAAB-accredited programs must be able to comprehend the technical aspects of design, systems, and materials and be able to apply that comprehension to architectural solutions. In addition, the impact of such decisions on the environment must be well considered.

Realm C: Integrated Architectural Solutions. Graduates from NAAB-accredited programs must be able to demonstrate that they have the ability to synthesize a wide range of variables into an integrated design solution.

Realm D: Professional Practice. Graduates from NAAB-accredited programs must understand business principles for the practice of architecture, including management, advocacy, and the need to act legally, ethically, and critically for the good of the client, society, and the public.

For ARCH 461/561: Building Shop, there are no NAAB criteria introduced in this course.

The 2014 NAAB Conditions for Accreditation, including a full description of Student Performance Criteria, can be found at http://www.naab.org/

Student Performance Criteria are organized into realms to more easily understand the relationships between individual criteria.

Documents

Who is this? Vito Pacheco Eladio Dieste Who is this? Who is this? … · 2020. 1. 10. · 3. Depósito Julio Herrera y Obes (Port Warehouse). Montevideo, Uruguay. 1977-79 b. Students