Papers by Irinel M Pintilie
In the realm of architectural design, the challenges faced are often 'wicked' in nature—complex, ... more In the realm of architectural design, the challenges faced are often 'wicked' in nature—complex, interconnected, and resistant to straightforward solutions. However, the emergence of genetic algorithms (GAs) has provided architects with a powerful tool to navigate these intricate problems. By emulating the principles of natural evolution, GAs enable designers to explore vast design spaces, optimize building performance, and discover innovative solutions that push the boundaries of traditional approaches.
The integration of GAs with shape grammars, as exemplified by Orestes Chouchoulas' Shape Evolution tool, demonstrates the transformative potential of this synergy. By encoding design languages into modifiable strings, architects can efficiently generate and evaluate diverse design solutions that adhere to both stylistic and functional requirements. This approach not only streamlines the design process but also facilitates the emergence of novel forms that may not have been conceived through conventional methods.
As we look towards the future, it is clear that the application of genetic algorithms in architecture is poised for significant growth. With the increasing complexity of design challenges and the rapid advancement of computational technologies, GAs will undoubtedly play a pivotal role in shaping the built environment. However, it is crucial to recognize that the successful implementation of these algorithms requires a deep understanding of both architectural principles and computational techniques.
Ultimately, the power of genetic algorithms lies not in their ability to replace human creativity but rather in their capacity to augment it. By leveraging the strengths of both human intuition and computational optimization, architects can unlock new realms of possibility and create designs that are not only functional and aesthetically pleasing but also responsive to the ever-changing needs of society. As we embrace this symbiotic relationship between human ingenuity and algorithmic innovation, we can look forward to a future where the 'wicked' problems of architectural design are met with equally 'wicked' solutions.
Temperaments of the Quotidian is a treatise that wants to deal with the quotidian in an architect... more Temperaments of the Quotidian is a treatise that wants to deal with the quotidian in an architectonic penchant, in order to trailblaze a questing for its civicness. To mock it, to entertain it, to constitute it--that usual, ubiquitous commonplace of ordinariness, that incessant and perennial routine of existence de rigueur; that everyday “built up in daily experience, by everyday habits, by the sedimentation of ordinary expectations of the world… by the tensions between the regularity of the familiar and necessary innovation.” (Gosetti, 2007) To extricate the quotidian from its multiplicitous publicness and to render its infamous tropicality--ad harmonice mundi, divide et tempera.
The interest here is molded around the concept of ‘gnomonic apprehension’ by percolating it as sy... more The interest here is molded around the concept of ‘gnomonic apprehension’ by percolating it as synonymous to the idea of ‘theoria.’ It follows a dramatization of Thales’ uncovery of the theory of homeothesis (as found with Michel Serres) under a consigned understanding of the concept of ‘apprehension’ coupled with the idea of that which can be called here ‘kairotic sensibility.’
G.H. Hardy once said “[b]eauty is the first test: there is no place in the world for ugly mathema... more G.H. Hardy once said “[b]eauty is the first test: there is no place in the world for ugly mathematics.” If one is privileged to be literate enough to see it, one would, nevertheless, see it everywhere. Mathematics’ true beauty lies in its generosity. This text goes about that. Bidding against the incomprehensibility of the quantum domain, the simple grasp at uncovering the mathematical splendour finds itself needed to expand its horizon towards the legendary. Hermes and Hestia are figures improbable to be coupled other than antagonistically, yet here they are lovers. Their union saves us from the misfortune of an ugly mathematics.
In her bridled darkness, silence supplanted her cries "[…] and mutilated, she could not communic... more In her bridled darkness, silence supplanted her cries "[…] and mutilated, she could not communicate with anyone to tell her injuries and tragic woe." But finding herself in such a moment of crisis, Philomela still manages to find herself a nuance of emergence, for only in one"s crisis of the énoncé, when one is at a loss of words, is there the possibility to have the lost modality of articulation supplanted by yet a different one. There where her blood fell there fell also her tears, "[b]ut even in despair and utmost grief, there is an ingenuity which gives inventive genius to protect from harm." Her "bruised purple notes" wove her a cypher to the unspeakable and the tapestry charted in itself the way out of the violence of her linguistic shortcomings.
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[Charged with ‘corrupting the youth’ and ‘not believing in the gods in
whom the city believes, bu... more [Charged with ‘corrupting the youth’ and ‘not believing in the gods in
whom the city believes, but in other daimonia that are novel’ to
Athens, Socrates gives an apology, a speech that is less a plea for
forgiveness and more a defense of philosophy and the life of virtue.]
It is not that a justification for the use of ‘diagrammatic thinking’,
whether more peircian or more deleuzian in nature, must be given or
is even needed, and it is not that it has to be defended against other
tools or methodologies, but its perusal could give an insight on why
we favour it over others; reductio ad abstractum seems to be the
architect’s finest weapon - the power of the diagram does not lie in its
reductiveness, not anymore, but in its performative prowess and
generative fearlessness to condone creativity. Thus, the ‘apologia’ that
this paper would aim for concerns the ethico-aesthetics of
‘diagrammatic thinking’; it investigates the ‘abstract’ and its
machinations.
Abstracts by Irinel M Pintilie
In arguing for the contribution of arts to human knowledge one could argue that, whatever the zei... more In arguing for the contribution of arts to human knowledge one could argue that, whatever the zeitgeist, art in itself is not really frank about how it partakes. It is always a matter of encoding ‘knowledge’ with art, always a matter of information dissemination at a meta-level, and almost always a matter of the political. In contrast with the empirical factual knowledge that science provides, art is said to enrich our experience of the world, instill moral judgment or provide alternate aesthetic knowledge. However, what about the idea of art as a manifestation of invasiveness?
Ex Exercitii by Irinel M Pintilie
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This is the system which makes the object. [0] Among philosophers such... more sketch, collage
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This is the system which makes the object. [0] Among philosophers such as Deleuze or Derrida, it was stupidity, rather than intelligence, that ultimately acquired the status of “the object of a properly transcendental question.” Stupidity is the deconstructive ferment that inhabits the heart of intelligence. [9] The object is to be entered at one's own peril, it seeks to trap one's self in itself, and gardens selves and plucks them all in all its fiery temper. [0] The image that Descartes and tradition have left us of their order is that of a chain, which concretises for the imagination the unity of progression and the connection of reasons [5] Enchanted by its rigor, humanity has forgotten, [6] the perfect completion… is reached when Primeval Unity is finally restored, putting an end to an ever-increasing process towards Multiplicity. [3] The end of the maze holds death. [1]
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"I’m gone to keep trying to get smart so I can have that feeling agen. Its good to no things and be smart and I wish I new evrything in the hole world. I wish I coud be smart agen rite now. If I coud I woud sit down and reed all the time." [Flowers for Algernon, Daniel Keyes]
Mending Mendax is a conceptual, allegorical, and parodistic conglomerate of narratives. An active... more Mending Mendax is a conceptual, allegorical, and parodistic conglomerate of narratives. An active play between heterotopias and dispositifs as we find them in between Foucault and Deleuze, this hall of mirrors presents splitting it through and in itself.
A comparative analysis of two housing projects; with graph theory and building information modell... more A comparative analysis of two housing projects; with graph theory and building information modelling at its basis, this analysis has at its core various interests: visualizing the spatial configuration of designs, analysing designs based on spatial metrics, and performing comparative analysis of multiple designs.
*the diagram for the proposed dispositif of laughter follows the Deleuzian descriptions of the di... more *the diagram for the proposed dispositif of laughter follows the Deleuzian descriptions of the dispositif: a tangle, a multilinear ensemble composed of lines - curves of visibility and enunciation rectified by lines of force drawing tangents and filling spaces between one another. The lines converge towards subjectification and echo ’haha’. Altogether, they are lines of splitting, breakage, fracture, all of which criss-cross and mingle together as we finally divide them in two: lines of stratification or sedimentation, and lines leading to the present day or creativity.
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Papers by Irinel M Pintilie
The integration of GAs with shape grammars, as exemplified by Orestes Chouchoulas' Shape Evolution tool, demonstrates the transformative potential of this synergy. By encoding design languages into modifiable strings, architects can efficiently generate and evaluate diverse design solutions that adhere to both stylistic and functional requirements. This approach not only streamlines the design process but also facilitates the emergence of novel forms that may not have been conceived through conventional methods.
As we look towards the future, it is clear that the application of genetic algorithms in architecture is poised for significant growth. With the increasing complexity of design challenges and the rapid advancement of computational technologies, GAs will undoubtedly play a pivotal role in shaping the built environment. However, it is crucial to recognize that the successful implementation of these algorithms requires a deep understanding of both architectural principles and computational techniques.
Ultimately, the power of genetic algorithms lies not in their ability to replace human creativity but rather in their capacity to augment it. By leveraging the strengths of both human intuition and computational optimization, architects can unlock new realms of possibility and create designs that are not only functional and aesthetically pleasing but also responsive to the ever-changing needs of society. As we embrace this symbiotic relationship between human ingenuity and algorithmic innovation, we can look forward to a future where the 'wicked' problems of architectural design are met with equally 'wicked' solutions.
whom the city believes, but in other daimonia that are novel’ to
Athens, Socrates gives an apology, a speech that is less a plea for
forgiveness and more a defense of philosophy and the life of virtue.]
It is not that a justification for the use of ‘diagrammatic thinking’,
whether more peircian or more deleuzian in nature, must be given or
is even needed, and it is not that it has to be defended against other
tools or methodologies, but its perusal could give an insight on why
we favour it over others; reductio ad abstractum seems to be the
architect’s finest weapon - the power of the diagram does not lie in its
reductiveness, not anymore, but in its performative prowess and
generative fearlessness to condone creativity. Thus, the ‘apologia’ that
this paper would aim for concerns the ethico-aesthetics of
‘diagrammatic thinking’; it investigates the ‘abstract’ and its
machinations.
Abstracts by Irinel M Pintilie
Ex Exercitii by Irinel M Pintilie
excerpt:
This is the system which makes the object. [0] Among philosophers such as Deleuze or Derrida, it was stupidity, rather than intelligence, that ultimately acquired the status of “the object of a properly transcendental question.” Stupidity is the deconstructive ferment that inhabits the heart of intelligence. [9] The object is to be entered at one's own peril, it seeks to trap one's self in itself, and gardens selves and plucks them all in all its fiery temper. [0] The image that Descartes and tradition have left us of their order is that of a chain, which concretises for the imagination the unity of progression and the connection of reasons [5] Enchanted by its rigor, humanity has forgotten, [6] the perfect completion… is reached when Primeval Unity is finally restored, putting an end to an ever-increasing process towards Multiplicity. [3] The end of the maze holds death. [1]
_
"I’m gone to keep trying to get smart so I can have that feeling agen. Its good to no things and be smart and I wish I new evrything in the hole world. I wish I coud be smart agen rite now. If I coud I woud sit down and reed all the time." [Flowers for Algernon, Daniel Keyes]
The integration of GAs with shape grammars, as exemplified by Orestes Chouchoulas' Shape Evolution tool, demonstrates the transformative potential of this synergy. By encoding design languages into modifiable strings, architects can efficiently generate and evaluate diverse design solutions that adhere to both stylistic and functional requirements. This approach not only streamlines the design process but also facilitates the emergence of novel forms that may not have been conceived through conventional methods.
As we look towards the future, it is clear that the application of genetic algorithms in architecture is poised for significant growth. With the increasing complexity of design challenges and the rapid advancement of computational technologies, GAs will undoubtedly play a pivotal role in shaping the built environment. However, it is crucial to recognize that the successful implementation of these algorithms requires a deep understanding of both architectural principles and computational techniques.
Ultimately, the power of genetic algorithms lies not in their ability to replace human creativity but rather in their capacity to augment it. By leveraging the strengths of both human intuition and computational optimization, architects can unlock new realms of possibility and create designs that are not only functional and aesthetically pleasing but also responsive to the ever-changing needs of society. As we embrace this symbiotic relationship between human ingenuity and algorithmic innovation, we can look forward to a future where the 'wicked' problems of architectural design are met with equally 'wicked' solutions.
whom the city believes, but in other daimonia that are novel’ to
Athens, Socrates gives an apology, a speech that is less a plea for
forgiveness and more a defense of philosophy and the life of virtue.]
It is not that a justification for the use of ‘diagrammatic thinking’,
whether more peircian or more deleuzian in nature, must be given or
is even needed, and it is not that it has to be defended against other
tools or methodologies, but its perusal could give an insight on why
we favour it over others; reductio ad abstractum seems to be the
architect’s finest weapon - the power of the diagram does not lie in its
reductiveness, not anymore, but in its performative prowess and
generative fearlessness to condone creativity. Thus, the ‘apologia’ that
this paper would aim for concerns the ethico-aesthetics of
‘diagrammatic thinking’; it investigates the ‘abstract’ and its
machinations.
excerpt:
This is the system which makes the object. [0] Among philosophers such as Deleuze or Derrida, it was stupidity, rather than intelligence, that ultimately acquired the status of “the object of a properly transcendental question.” Stupidity is the deconstructive ferment that inhabits the heart of intelligence. [9] The object is to be entered at one's own peril, it seeks to trap one's self in itself, and gardens selves and plucks them all in all its fiery temper. [0] The image that Descartes and tradition have left us of their order is that of a chain, which concretises for the imagination the unity of progression and the connection of reasons [5] Enchanted by its rigor, humanity has forgotten, [6] the perfect completion… is reached when Primeval Unity is finally restored, putting an end to an ever-increasing process towards Multiplicity. [3] The end of the maze holds death. [1]
_
"I’m gone to keep trying to get smart so I can have that feeling agen. Its good to no things and be smart and I wish I new evrything in the hole world. I wish I coud be smart agen rite now. If I coud I woud sit down and reed all the time." [Flowers for Algernon, Daniel Keyes]