ABSTRACT
Though the work of The Centre for Architectural Structures and Technology (CAST) proves that the use of parametric computation is not necessary for the creation of complex forms mapped to material constraints, Andrew Kudless' work employs similar techniques in fabric formwork but organizes them through computational logics. In P_Wall and through other experiments, Kudless has worked with white plaster and elastic fabrics to create bulbous expressions of sinuous form. With this flexibility there are inevitably more risks. Kudless has worked to balance the amount of fabric and spacing between dowels to ensure the desired outcome. The script places random pixel locations within a field and tests their performance based on the given criteria, establishing a certain density when the image is black and a lesser density when the image is white. The resulting tiles are adaptations on a system, creating unique pixels within a very specific set of material constraints, both in plaster and fabric.
