Essays about: "Craftsmanship"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 45 essays containing the word Craftsmanship.
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1. Garbage In, Garbage Out? : Exploring textile sculpture through refuse material
University essay from Konstfack/TextilAbstract : This paper examines the processes, materials, and influences of Karina Presttun, an artist who explores building abstract sculptures with twine made from second-hand fabrics. She discusses how her work aims to share emotions and visual experiences that do not translate well into text and how she has been inspired by fiber artists, basket makers, and music. READ MORE
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2. The modern folkhem
University essay from Lunds universitet/IndustridesignAbstract : ”Most of Sweden’s surface is covered by forest, 68 percent is woodland; the built-up and landscaped land does not make up more than 3 percent of Sweden’s total land area. About 50% of the forest land is made of pine (Pinus sylvestris), making it the most common tree species in the country’s forests. READ MORE
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3. Possibilities and Challenges of City Planning using 3D Visualization : A systematic literature review on the possibilities of city visualization using 3D computer graphics and the utility of parametric design
University essay from Blekinge Tekniska HögskolaAbstract : There exist numerous previously conducted surveys, studies and written articles on the topic of 3D geo-visualization. The subject has been pursued increasingly for the last two decades. In the late 1960s, digital earth, the idea of a digital copy of the real world was first proposed. However, hardware capabilities were limited. READ MORE
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4. Brick Recuperation
University essay from KTH/ArkitekturAbstract : Recuperation means “regaining something lost or taken” and this has been the main focus of my thesis – essentially reclaiming discarded bricks and educating future bricklayers to work with reclaimed materials. How can the status of craftsmanship be raised through architecture and the processes of crafts be made visible? What opportunities can our current brick stock pose and can derelict buildings be seen as a material bank? My proposal is a bricklaying ”folkhögskola” in Henriksbergshamnen, southwest of central Stockholm, parts laid brick by brick by the students themselves in collaboration with local carpenters. READ MORE
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5. The sustainable modular jewellery box : for Pablo Joyería Relojería and Olby Design
University essay from Högskolan i Skövde/Institutionen för ingenjörsvetenskapAbstract : Small shops in small villages are facing the threat of extinction, leading to the loss of traditional craftsmanship and cultural heritage. Simultaneously, the rise of fast fashion has introduced a culture of disposable products, resulting in unsustainable environmental consequences. READ MORE
