Qin zhen-Instrumental Geometry

The GenerativeComponents as an "object oriented,feature based"modeling system and the development enviroment that represents the convergence of design theory with computational theory.The GenerativeComponents technology is based on the following eight key concepts:implication,conditional modelling,extensibility,components,replication,programmatic design,multiple representations,transactional model of design.

The design evolution involved the use of many different media and techniques and an intense dialogue between a large team and many consultants.The scripting became a synthesis of all the design ideas and was constantly modified and adapted during the design process.Scripting was used as a sketching tool to test new ideas.This explorative approach required knowledge of both programming and architectural design combined with interpretative skill on many levels.It proved a fast and flexible approach.