“Courthouse with Curved Elements” by Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Title:

Courthouse with Curved Elements

Conference:

• SIGGRAPH 2001

SIGGRAPH Video Review:

• Issue 140: SIGGRAPH 2001 Animation Theater Program Part 2 (Track #21)

Length:

3:04

Director(s):

• Takehiko Nagakura

Company / Institution / Agency:

• Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)

Description:

This prototype is one of a series of courthouse designs created by Mies van der Rohe in the 1930s. The computer gr.iphics production team began with the original schematic design from a plan draw­ing, achieved a derivative version by adding components similar to those found in other projects designed and built by the architect, and used radiosity-based software to develop a visualization. The camera moves between and around the uniquely shaped elemental walls and reveals the pleasure of scenes full of material colors and the ambiance of sunlight.

Additional Contributors:

Computer Graphics: STEPHEN DUCK

Animation / Video Overview:

SIGGRAPH 2001 Animation / Video

Type:

Animation / Video