BUILD - Architecture Awards 2017

11 2017 Architecture Awards Build ince inception, Arphenotype have maintained a deep interest in blurring and observing the boundaries between various artistic disciplines. Currently the firm is focusing upon utilizing techniques and constraints present within the production of synthetic systems and immersive digital virtual environments to influence architectural thoughts and potential modes of production, as Dietmar is keen to highlight. “Here at Arphenotype, we see computation as an inextricable and intrinsic property within our environment that may be used to reconceptualise the current state of architecture. It raises the question of how the body as system is being recomposed. The changes are seen as electronic templates that become a part of the body – the body is no longer an isolated system; it is being recalibrated. We can apprehend that computers are extended phenotypes of our bodies and our skin. “The question of mortality and immortality has been around for thousands of years. The development in techno genetics have profound possibilities not only for reengineering the body but also to reformat it. The new body is in its old skin augmented and perhaps simply redirected. The construction of the body as a series of electronical templates mixed with bones and The “other body” raises the question of how the body itself is a material – a Palimsest of electronic scripts and blood – a series of Phenotypes burning on each other; bending the flesh with digital scratches. The idea of information of systems in the body become part of experiencing causes, this causes the body to be a responsive site.” Looking ahead, Dietmar foresees many great opportunities for further growth as Arphenotype seeks to adapt around the latest industry developments. “In the near future, certain jobs as we know will become obsolete. This is due to the fact that robotics, new ways of production and AI will replace workers. On the other hand, these technologies optimise resources and Best Cultural Architecture Firm – Germany & Pier Design Project of the Year 2017: Maritim Seebrucke, Timmendorfer Strand Arphenotype is a Germany based architecture firm dedicated to creating innovative projects using the very latest cutting edge technologies. We invited Dietmar Köring to tell us more. S AR170013 Contact: Dietmar Köring Contact Email: [email protected] Address: Hahnenstrasse 20, Koeln, 50667, Germany Phone: 0049 221 204 607 99 Web Address: www.arphenotype.com production methods. As the whole economy is under the pressure of global warming caused by greenhouse gases, we should admit that only a new consciousness in combination with technology and intelligent policies can tackle this problem. As we are in a phase of transition, we need to see how we can create a buffer for society, as the evolution of AI and robotics is faster than the adaptation of mankind.”