Research On Greg Lynn’s Digital Design Method

Since the1990s, with the conversion of science and technology from single linearscience to complexity science, architectual theories and thoughts in order to adapt thetechnical orientation of this period, difference and continuous in philosophy have found thelogic thinking in architects. Contemporary architectural form apparent show dynamic, curvecharacteristic to echo the cognitive system of philosophy era. In this background, manyavant-garde architects with digital technology, had a lot of experimental exploration, amongwhich Greg Lynn has become a typical representative of digital design field by unique theorysystem and computer technology. In the continuous exploring reform period，Lynn’s manytheoretical researches with plenty of evidence and analysis, and combined with designpractices, eventually formed his digital design method. In this thought system andmethodology, Lynn’s architecture, interior and product design works, not only is the first signof the digital design，and today is still a classic. This makes Lynn to become one of the mostdistinctive characteristics of digital architects.This essay studies Greg Lynn’s digital design method. By researching on his digitaltechnology and social thinking, this essay will elaborate Greg Lynn’s design process, formexpression method and technology applications (based on digital design method).Part One analyzes Lynn’s growing experience, professional background, work mode,and background about his design method and theoreticl system.Part Two narrative Lynn’s theories in two key concepts-folding and blob, animate form.Part Three analyzes Lynn’s digital design method in design process, form of expressionand technical mersures.Part Four analyzes the application of Lynn’s digital design method in his major works.Part Five analyzes the social significance of Lynn’s digital design method in designprocess, technology and architectual education.