{"id":293873,"date":"2026-03-12T18:58:05","date_gmt":"2026-03-12T09:58:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.adfwebmagazine.jp\/?p=293873"},"modified":"2026-03-12T18:58:05","modified_gmt":"2026-03-12T09:58:05","slug":"futureforms-digital-craft-public-art","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.adfwebmagazine.jp\/en\/art\/futureforms-digital-craft-public-art\/","title":{"rendered":"Digital Craft by Art and Design Studio FUTUREFORMS"},"content":{"rendered":"

Digital Craft by Art and Design Studio FUTUREFORMS<\/h3>\r\n

A<\/span>rt and design studio FUTUREFORMS<\/a>, based in the San Francisco Bay Area in the United States, has gained recognition for activating public spaces through projects that move fluidly between public art and architecture. The studio is led by architects Jason Kelly Johnson and Nataly Gattegno, who have collaborated for more than two decades. Through the fusion of computational design and craft, the duo continues to create new spatial experiences within the urban environment.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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Whether visitors pause to take in its sculptural form or spend time within its colorful interior, Orbital creates a memorable, immersive experience that encourages connection.
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What does it mean to create public art and architecture in the 21st century? As cities become increasingly digital, the boundary between the built environment and the algorithmic systems shaping everyday life is gradually dissolving. This shift is defined by the concept of Digital Craft, an approach that treats the computer as a tool of craftsmanship. By applying computational logic, designers can move beyond the standardization of mass production and generate spatial expressions that respond to specific contexts. Within this framework, architecture becomes not simply a static object but an intervention that actively engages with its surrounding urban environment.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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Orbital serves as both an iconic gateway and a vibrant gathering point, offering space for anything from quiet reflection to lively celebration.
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Public Art Transforming Urban Space: \u201cOrbital\u201d and \u201cWeatherscape\u201d<\/h4>\r\n

Among FUTUREFORMS\u2019 notable projects are works that demonstrate how technology and public space intersect through experiential design. At the entrance plaza of the OpenAI Headquarters (formerly Uber Headquarters) in Mission Bay, San Francisco, the studio installed the sculptural work \u201cOrbital.\u201d Conceived as a contemporary garden folly, the structure transforms complex computational design into a striking urban landmark. Composed of thousands of custom-fabricated aluminum and steel elements, the structure presents two distinct spatial experiences. Its exterior features reflective perforated stainless steel surfaces that interact with the surrounding environment, while the interior forms a softly illuminated chamber. The artists describe this inner space as a \u201cCreature of the Garden,\u201d offering visitors a contemplative and immersive environment within the urban landscape.<\/p>\r\n\n\t\t