Digital Technologies, Methods, and Tools in Support of the Architectural Development at Herzog & de Meuron (2009)
article⁄Digital Technologies, Methods, and Tools in Support of the Architectural Development at Herzog & de Meuron (2009)
abstract⁄The architectural office of Herzog de Meuron HdM started in 1978 and has grown to a company of about 330 employees. Besides the two founding partners who participate in every project there are nine additional partners who take responsibility for individual projects. Furthermore, the office collaborates with artists and outside experts of various fields to support and enhance the available knowledge and skills. The partners ensure that each project has a distinct and unique identity and is well adapted to its environment. This emphasis on the uniqueness of a project characterizes the design philosophy of HdM.The growth of the office and the size and complexity of the projects has demanded continuous adaptation of the office structure. The amount of required data is increasing exponentially, while the design cycles are, generally, becoming shorter. The challenge is to find the right tools and media. HdM does not restrict itself to the realm of digital tools but, rather, uses all possible media hand sketches in pencil, together with diagrams, drawings, and images, as well as physical and digital models.
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| Year |
2009 |
| Authors |
Strehlke, Kai. |
| Issue |
ACADIA 09: reForm( ) - Building a Better Tomorrow |
| Pages |
26-29 |
| Library link |
N/A |
| Entry filename |
digital-technologies-methods-tools-support-architectural |
