Peter Dalsgaard and Kim Halskov

Designing Media Architecture: Methods and Tools

1Introduction

In this chapter, we offer an overview of the methods and tools for designing media architecture. In our conception, design spans from initial discussions with stakeholders about the purpose and vision of the architectural outcome through concept development on to the final development stages. Media architecture represents a very clear and physical manifestation of the “information society” trope, in that it materialises information and merges it with the built environment, there for all to see. However, if it is to be accessible and meaningful, careful thought must be put into not only the technical implementation, but also the initial examination of ...

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