Recap of Phase I + Phase II

CHALLENGE Based on the site survey and analysis, a huge demand for the temporary module building could be seen in NDSM area. The flexibility and adptivity of temporary module buildings can perfectly fit the various, complex and multiform functionality of NDSM. However, the existing module buildings in NDSM seem to be low-quality, unsystematic and lack of flexibility. And in order to balance tension between resilience and efficiency, how to develop a diverse, innovative, adaptive and sustainable temporary module building becomes the critical challenge for this project.

Instead of designing some specific module building system, this project intends to establish a open platform (Architecture Republic) which could not only facilitate the design and manufacture industry of module building but also promote the business of architecture customization service.

PROTOTYPE During the collaborative research and prototyping with the project Stigmergicscape, several critical aspects including modular structure and configuration, customization process, manufacture and assembly process have been addressed. Due to the feedback from the prototype, the objective of next phase takes its shape.