Architectonic Model - The University of Toronto (2006)
The word architectonic in architecture refers to the art and science of building. It is neither sculpture nor architecture, but at the same time, has hints of both. In this project, an architectonic model was to be built out of inspiration from a list of verbs, that being cantilever, light and pull.

Using these words, a model was designed and built which appeared neither as an architectural object nor a piece of sculpture. The model was divided into two wings, fanning out from each other like the wings of a butterfly. In this sense, cantilever was put into direct usage as the two sections of the model seem to balance off each other on a single axis.

This feature of the model also made use of the word pull. Seemingly composed of two mirrored sides, the model suggests an invisible force of pulling. Both sides appear to hang in the air, supported by each other through an unseen connection. The word pull also give hints to the way in which the model could have been made, as it appears as though the two sides were pulled literally apart from each other.

The word light is taken in both context of its definition. On the one hand, the natural colour of the model suggests light in the darkness sense of the word. There is also a play of light in the shadow that is created by the repeating elements. The definition of light is also taken in terms of weight, in that the angled projections seem to suggest a lightweight object that is balancing on air.

The model was built using foamcore.