Brandon Clifford: The architectural secrets of the world's ancient wonders
Brandon Clifford: Architektonická tajemství starobylých divů světa
TED Fellow Brandon Clifford mines knowledge from the past to design new futures. Full bio
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které se staví dnes,
from what we're doing today,
vznikajících dnes velmi liší.
způsobem seskupené.
but seemingly illogical ways,
have possibly built these things,
staveb nemohou být lidé,
by a primordial race of giants
prapůvodní rasou obrů,
with these monsters
kterého masivními kameny pohybovali.
for moving those massive stones.
Cyclops aren't even that strong.
že Kyklopové nejsou vůbec tak silní.
about getting material to work for them.
za sebe pracovat hmotu.
of large, stone-like, wobbly creatures
výtvorů, která nyní vidíte za mnou,
a mythical creature,
být mýtická stvoření,
that surround them,
které je obklopují,
there's this thick connective tissue
existuje silné pojítko
Velikonoční ostrovy.
first encountered the island,
poprvé uviděli ostrov,
moved those massive statues.
obrovskými sochami pohnout.
but actually it's true.
ale ve skutečnosti je pravdivé.
were transported standing,
byly přepravovány nastojato
návštěvníkům dnes,
for visitors today,
jaké to muselo být v dobách,
marching around the island.
was not the objects themselves,
nejsou sochy samotné,
při kterém kámen oživl.
of bringing a stone to life.
I've been chasing that dream.
se na to snažil přijít.
to accommodate that mythical side?
aby vyhovovala této mýtické stránce?
is challenging myself
pretty straightforward task
jednoduchých úkonů
big heavy objects,
velkých a těžkých objektů.
designed to walk across land
navrženého tak, aby sám pochodoval
that springs itself to life
monstra, které se probouzí k životu,
that by thinking of architecture
že když nepřemýšlíme o architektuře
ale jako o představení
způsoby, jak stavět v dnešní době.
ways to build things today.
surrounding our future
se vede spousta diskuzí
efficiency and speed.
efektivitu a rychlost.
od Kyklopů něco naučil,
can be smart, spectacular
být chytře vymyšlené, velkolepé
how those ancient wonders were built,
jak byly tyto starověké divy postaveny,
how to create the mystery
jak vytvořit tajemství,
to ask that very question.
právě tuto otázku.
where we design buildings
how to create something
jak vytvořit něco,
radost celou věčnost.
ABOUT THE SPEAKER
Brandon Clifford - Ancient technology architectTED Fellow Brandon Clifford mines knowledge from the past to design new futures.
Why you should listen
Brandon Clifford is best known for bringing megalithic sculptures to life to perform tasks. He is the director and cofounder of Matter Design, where his work focuses on advancing architectural research through spectacle and mysticism. He creates new ideas by critically evaluating ancient ways of thinking and experimenting with their value today. This work ranges from an award-winning play structure for kids to a colossal system of construction elements that can be guided into place with ease by mere mortals. He is dedicated to reimagining the role of the architect, and his speculative work continues to provoke new directions for design in the digital era.
Clifford is also an assistant professor at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. His most recent authored work, The Cannibal's Cookbook, demonstrates his dedication to bringing ancient knowledge into contemporary practice with theatrical captivation. He received his Master of Architecture from Princeton University and his Bachelor of Science in Architecture from Georgia Tech. For his work as a designer and researcher, he has received recognition with prizes such as the American Academy in Rome Prize, the SOM Prize, the Design Biennial Boston Award and the Architectural League Prize for Young Architects & Designers.
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