The first finished output of the event. Ivan's 3D drawing/model conveys the context that the structure will sit in as well as referencing the dada artists we've been studying.

One of the groups has began modelling their conceptual site map. Using materials found on the site itself they've been able to show how their structure will be nestled amongst the slope of the site in a dada-esque style.

Felix Exton-Smith, Sarah Sharif, Anna Meerson, Shreya Kochatta.

Ivan's begun work on his group's 3D drawing. His use of collage creates a textured, emotive site context for his building drawing to sit on.

- Benzie Balloons -
Quite a crowd gathered yesterday. The balloons installation went according to plan and a little happiness was spread in the Benzie atrium yesterday afternoon! It was interesting to see everyones positive reactions to the spectacle.

Taking a break from all the site analysis to climb some trees.

Group 07 go mountaineering!

The view from our accommodation the past two days in the Lake District.

Ian Hunter, our collaborator giving a talk on the history of Kurt Schwitters and the Merz Barn as well as showing us his ideas for the site of a new museum and contemporary art space that we are going to design for the event.

The Merz Barn was the last residence of dada artist, Kurt Schwitters. We had a great day (other than the snow and hail) looking around the site and gaining inspiration for our design concepts.

For the past two days group 07 have been in Elterwater in the Lake District visiting with our collaborators at the Merz Barn.

Dada-esque sketch done while watching Andy Goldsworthy's documentary - 'Rivers and Tides'.

Link to Jackie Haynes website:

https://jackiehaynesartwork.wordpress.com/

She'll be giving you all an all day workshop on Thursday!

Here are a few suggestions to things to look up/research in preparation of the week to come. These should help with inspiration for your design concepts and final outputs.

Galerie Gmurzynska
Cabaret Voltaire
Situationists
Kurt Schwitters
Ruskin Museum
Corbusier and his influence of the DADAists
Punk Music/House Music - Critique of Society
Theo Van Duesberg + Mies Van der Rohe
‘Collage City’ by Colin Rowe
Archigram
60’s Super Studio
Cedric Price
Assemble
Rem Koolhaus - ‘Rural is the new Urban’
‘Reduce Reuse Recycle’
Ai Weiwei
William Powloski
Malovich
Architectons

Looking forward to seeing you all tomorrow in Chatham 515 at 10am where we will be having an introductory lecture from Dom Sagar on the Merz Barn, Kurt Schwitters and Dada art.