Ideas. Ideas. Ideas
posted by: Imogen Semmler 08th August 2010
The weekend is spent developing ideas, talking about ideas, and talking a bit more about ideas.
Friday: To the Shore!
posted by: Imogen Semmler 06th August 2010
Feasibility. Beachability. Drinkability.
Thursday: The Charrette
posted by: Imogen Semmler 05th August 2010
Charrette
- Noun
Pronunciation: (shu-ret')
A final, intensive effort to finish a project, especially an architectural design project, before a deadline.
The Charrette: Rules of Engagement
posted by: Imogen Semmler 05th August 2010
The Provocateurs spent a long time planning The Charrette and the rules of engagement. Before entering the Charrette all participants were asked to read this aloud.
splendid charrette>>>>>
posted by: Lynda Roberts 04th August 2010
CHARRETTE 1.01 | Background
Thought to originate from the École des Beaux-Arts in Paris in the 19th century, the word charrette is from the French for "cart" or "chariot."
It was not unusual for student architects to continue working furiously, at the last minute, on the illustrations for their design presentations, even while riding in the school cart (en charrette) through the streets of Paris en route to submit the projects to their professors.[1] Hence, the term metamorphosed into the current design-related usage in conjunction with working right up until a deadline.
In the 16th, 17th, and 18th century when travel took long periods, a Charette referred to long carriage rides in which politicians and policy makers would be sequestered together in order to collaborate in solving a set problem over the duration of their journey.