Tectonic Grounds is a course at the University of Melbourne exploring digital fabrication techniques, physical computing and rapid (laser-cut) 1:1 prototyping to deliver a 1:1 folly.

The subject has an emphasis on hands-on exploration of spatial and creative processes will challenge the role of drawing, making and constructing skills within today’s technology, defining contemporary standards of craftsmanship. The subject also investigates the application of interaction design to create a unique and personalised experience of the space.

Tectonic Grounds is based on collaboration and teamwork, focusing on creating an interdisciplinary approach to utilise computing tools (digital + physical) for architectural design.

2016’s installation, Kabuto, is a domed shell which uses a webcam to react to light, and is constructed completely out of polypropelene.

 

Tutors:

Jannette Le
Mond Qu
Denis Vlieghe

Guests and Supporters:

Grimshaw
Megara
Alan Pert
Vitto Andreas
FabLab
MSD Events and Exhibitions Team

Students:

Shang Wen Koh
Amelia Caroline Ware
Miles Ritzmann-Williams
Justin Milesi
Thomas Mitton
Anne-Marie Randall
Ying Chen
Sarah Lam Po Tang
Ravi Bessabava
Stanley Yeoh
Tiffany Santoso
Ellie Bai
Brian Wei
Zufan Abay
Laisze Li
Mitchell Ransome
Siyu Lei
Yihan Zhang
Yujia Chen
Boxuan Shao
Vivien Au
Matthew Greenwood
Wenqian Shi

Yi Wang
Yidong Zhao
Zhenzhen Fu
Jia Guo
Qingyou Wang
Thi Hai Ly Ly
Adrian Beltran
Muyan Liu
Yien Hsiu Niu
Sze Lok Chan
Yuan Chang
Gexi Ji
Sebastian Cuevas
Chaorong Lei
Zhiren Isaac Chen
Richard Moore
Liang Gao
Wenjie Cao
Lisa Andreasson

External links:
http://www.udmk.net/portfolio/tectonic-grounds-2016/
https://handbook.unimelb.edu.au/view/2016/ABPL90378
https://msd.unimelb.edu.au/tectonic-grounds
https://vimeo.com/168583697
https://issuu.com/udmk/docs/final_book_8-03-1016_with_cover__sm/1