Dynamic Interface: The Urban Linkage Theory
The word Interface by definition is a surface that contains the common boundaries of two bodies, spaces, or phases. It is also termed as the interconnection between two systems. It is one that enables separate and sometimes incompatible elements to coordinate effectively (dictionary.com). I believe that to unlock the tension that I speak of, one must generate a field that contains in it a relationship between the two opposing boundaries (the tension) of positive and negative space. In other words, the relationship between the black and the white. From the last exploration, the generated field conditions worked under one scale. It causes a relationship derived from its modularity both in its positive configuration and its negative inverse. However, to relate it to my initial study of music and its variations, the organization of these linear elements needs another variation and that would be the scalar variations, How would they now relate in different scales causing the different field conditions to inter-relate?
The Functionalist Grid: All right angles "Declared to be far superior to the other angles and represents the sum of forces to keep the world in equilibrium (balance) Having the rigidity of the man-made grid layout, and the characteristics of how certain cities develop having infinite variations". - Le Corbusier
Linkage Theory:
" The organization of lines that connect the parts of the city and the design of a spatial datum from these lines relate buildings to spaces. The concept of datum in spatial design is analogous to the staff in music, upon which notes are composed in an infinite number of ways. The musical staff is a constant datum, providing the composer with continuous line of reference."
- Finding Lost Space: Robert Trancik"
The linkage in the piece of work above indicates that there is a coordinate dialog betwen the different scales and how the different fields are all inter-relating. As placed in an architectural context, the black indicates a solid form whereas the whites indicates empty spaces. However these two opposites are all interlinked as they are woven together into a bilateral dynamic surface which I then propose is the site context for which the program will adhere into. Also, the site is categorized as having urban characteristics.
How effective is the Functionalist grid? It is quite clear and proven that most cities do not restrict itself to grids, which leads me to my next investigation. Going back to the idea of the piano hammer/key mechanism. The link that creates the sum of its parts is its hinge. The hinge is what creates the dynamic movement through space while being limited within its own boundary. The modular experiments, the small tectonic investigations I had developed in my earlier study also represents this idea. Different angles of movement are generated from its connections, and due to its fragmentation as a module, certain spaces are revealed, "tension" within certain areas are highlighted and the relationship between its parts that composes the module and the final entity that was created from the modules itself in itself, shows another urban condition, I would observe to be more dynamic and less regulated to movement, circulation and flexibility as compared to the grid collage.