This research blends computational design, artificial intelligence, and digital fabrication to challenge the traditional dichotomy between ornamentation and structure in contemporary architecture. Through algorithmic deconstruction and reinterpretation of historical ornamentation, decorative elements are reconceived as integral components of building frameworks, transcending their traditional role as superficial adornments. A novel methodology redefines the conventional role of columns by integrating ornamentation directly into column-to-floor and column-to-ceiling connections. This integration transforms columns from passive load-bearers into dynamic architectural elements that “embrace” adjoining surfaces. Supported by advanced computational techniques and 3D printing, the study demonstrates how contemporary technology can reintroduce ornamentation as a functional feature of primary structural elements, effectively bridging aesthetic and structural roles in architectural design.
Ornamental Hallucination: Aggregational Structure & Generative Scenery
