- RAWrchitecture [ahr-ki-tek-cher] (n.)
- blurs the boundaries between art, architecture, industrial, and interior design
- physically transforms, manipulates, and/or (dis)(re)assembles RAWmaterial(s) through the creation of alternatives tectonic systems designed to fit programmatic needs.
- seeks to redefine the relationship between the human body and objects of the industrial/technological revolution.
- may occur as a moment within design or as an all encompassing design theme
- RAWmaterial [muh-teer-ee-ug'l](n.)
- is any existing object(s) or material that is perceived to be simple, ie. it cannot be broken down into component parts, which has innate tectonic characteristics that allow it to be transformed, manipulated, broken down and/or (re)assembled in a new way for purpose alternative to that for what it was originally intended.
- Examples of RAWmaterials could include:
- garbage can
- chair
- paper clip
- suitcase
- tire
- plastic bottles
- egg carton
- beer crate
- plastic spoon
- shipping container
- glasses
- pens
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