Æsthe/tech:Tonik
Building | Beauty | Consuming | ImageArchive for June, 2008
Oh, GINA
The GINA Light Visionary is a BMW Concept car which might redefine the dogma of form-making in the auto industry.
The outer skin of the car is fabric, which covers the metal substructure, almost like a tunic. The cover pulls back for certain functions, including the headlights, which are hidden beneath the fabric when not in use. The rear spoiler also lifts from the skin to create more down-force on the rear axle at higher speeds.
The GINA is driveable, with power coming from a 4.4 liter V8 mated to a six-speed automatic. It rides on 20-inch wheels and is built on a lightweight aluminum space frame.
Think of the potential of limitless variations of style. Amazing.
MS
Design ReForm
A really great site for information and tutorials by David Fano at SHoP Architects. Focus is meant to be a source of information for the integration of design and technology. The ambition of Design Reform is to publish tutorials and explorations in parametric modeling with softwares such 3ds Max, Revit, Maya, and Rhino.
David’s focus is developing technology strategies on various projects, primarily with parametric systems and BIM implementation. He explores BIM in the schematic and pre-schematic design phases, as well as interoperability with other programs.
Happy Modeling
MS
