This reconstruction has been undertaken in a ‘visual’ mode. For a discussion of modes of process see p.65 of 'Paradigms' (opens in new window). There are no extant technical drawing of this production, there is a model box but this only  represents the design at a frozen moment in Hofman’s process. The intention of this project has been to explore the ways in which Hofman’s design developed through his process.

This form of reconstruction uses visual material to establish an implied (or in the case of photographs, actual) point of view and interpolate spatial information by constructing a three dimensional virtual model which corresponds to available two dimensional material.

Research Questions:

How might a close modelling of design artefacts assist in understanding the designer’s process?

To what extent to differences in stylistic presentation of the artefacts of the design process prevent us from fully engaging with form?