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December 21, 2006

Self-Assignment: Field of Operations

Field: 1. An area of human activity. 2. An area in which an event takes place (field of play). 3. To place in the field of play. 4. To give an unrehearsed response to (a question).

Operate: 1. To perform a function; work. 2. To perform surgery. 3. To exert an influence. 4. To control the functioning of.

Operation: 1. (Math) A process, such as addition, performed in accordance with specific rules.


Design and construct a site model including the thesis project site and its surrounding context. Following the suggestion of the “field of operations,” the model serves not only as representation but also as the field for playing out architectural experimentation in the studio. It should be designed accordingly, so that it is easily amendable, providing service as both a working model and a presentation model.

Prior to construction, prepare a set of drawings to inform the construction of the “field of operations.”

Scale: 1/16” = 1’-0” (and possibly a second model including less context at 1/8” = 1’-0”, to be determined)

Material: MDF, basswood, other if needed.