III International Workshop Digital Design Processes Porto, April 6-13

The III International Workshop Digital Design Processes (DDPIII) at the ESAP - Porto/Portugal - wishes to continue to discuss the implementation of digital tools in Architecture and will try to develop the theoretical background into a practical experience about the integration of new digital technologies of drawing (CAD) and manufacture (CAM) in architecture.

This edition follows the seminar Digital Architecture and the DDPI e DDPII editions, in previous years. During 7 days, a restricted group of students is going to be oriented in the development of a concise practical work, that will explore the constructive and creative possibilities that are opened through the use of digital processes.

ADDRESSED TO

The nature of this Workshop is indicated for students and professionals of architecture and related areas, interested in expanding their knowledge in this area. Having availability to speak other languages (English, Spanish and French), encourages the participation of persons of others countries. Not being a mandatory requirement, will give preference to who have basic knowledge of digital modelling.

STRUCTURE

The DDPII Workshop consists of 2 independent courses (projects), dedicated to the exploitation of concepts and specific digital techniques. Complementary, parallel lectures are expected involving national and international researchers. At the end, the works will be presented in a Public Session at the ESAP, and in an Exhibition that will be organized at during the Workshop.

COURSES

Digital Production (20 h)
Orientation: José Pedro Sousa. Assistant: Luis de Sousa

Scripting (20 h)
Orientation X-Ref + Ernesto Bueno (invited, EsArq-UIC, Barcelona)

INSCRIPTION

Contact arquitectura@esap.pt
Inscriptions are now open until 30th March. The registration in the Workshop comprehends the participation in the two courses. The order of inscription will be factor of selection of the participants. The execution of the Workshop will elapse with a minimum of 14 students, and is limited to a maximum of 20 students.

TIME-TABLE

The classes will be between 6 and 12 April, in 2 daily sessions (10:00-13:00 + 14:30-18:00). A Public final presentation with the work developed is scheduled for Monday, 13 April (afternoon) at the ESAP.

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