Kas Oosterhuis Livres

Hyperbody, initiated by Kas Oosterhuis and headquartered at the Delft University of Technology, is a think tank on new ways of designing and creating non standard and interactive architecture. This huge book is the first time Hyperbody has published it collaborative projects and experiments within the real world of design and construction. The designers of the paradigm changing MCAT system of architectural software, Hyperbody continues to play with software design and futurism, creating a broad and influential new dialog. This collection of writings looks at new software tools for real time interaction and parametric design and application of new production techniques file to factory production and mass customization, among other projects, applying cutting edge design methods and theories.

Hyperbodies are buildings and environments which can continuously change shape and content. The mutations of such buildings depend on the input coming from their user as well as from the surroundings. This interaction between user and building is determined by a data flow which the hyperbody uses and converts into a „hypersurface“ structure, which then alters our perception of space in and around the hyperbody. The architect programs this interaction and can thereby define the specific character of the building. In this book, the author provides a concise overview of this latest digital tool. Kaas Oosterhuis is Professor at the Technical University Delft and is a well-known Dutch architect.

The book explores the transformation of architecture through digital tools and production methods, prompting a reevaluation of design and aesthetics. It addresses the shift from mass production to bespoke, made-to-measure components, questioning whether uniqueness will replace the traditional economic rationale for repetition. Kas Oosterhuis reflects on his practice in light of advancements in design and communication technologies, emphasizing the transition from static to dynamic, interactive architecture. This guidebook serves as a critical examination of "non-standard architecture" in contemporary practice.

The book presents a dozen innovative strategies aimed at creating an alternative reality, exploring the intersection of data-driven technology and social structures within both physical spaces and the metaverse. It delves into how these frameworks can shape our environments and interactions, highlighting the transformative potential of integrating technology into everyday life.