Studio Information


 

Requirements

Applicants must be enrolled or have successfully completed at least one year of education at the university level or school of higher education, and we recommend that students not be out of school more than 4 years. Selections will be made based on the applicant’s previous work and presentation skills within the realm of art, architecture, design, and fabrication. Knowledge in architecture or construction is not required for this workshop. +FARM encourages a diversity of participants, as their unique experience will add to the complex equation of design.

 

Accommodation + Meals

Your participation in the workshop includes meals will be provided for breakfast, lunch and dinner.   We will prepare meals together, and share in the cooking and cleaning duties.  We will be featuring meals using produce and meat harvested from the farm in addition to local dishes from Western New York. There is a local grocery store that can be visited if you wish to expand on the basic meals.

A complete menu will be emailed to you prior to beginning the program, to discourage any dietary conflicts.  Or so you can provide for dietary conflicts.

 

TRAVEL

ARRIVAL + DEPARTURE

+Farm provides a free shuttle between Buffalo, New York and the farm. Participants are responsible for transportation to and from Buffalo.

Airport
Buffalo International Airport
Train
Exchange Street Station

TRAVEL BAG

A full list of appropriate travel items will be provided upon acceptance into the program. The basic requirements include clothing for various conditions (working, sleeping, swimming, site visits), and specific tools or materials you would like to have during the week.

 

Software Requirements

Rhino 5.0 – Evaluation or SR3 There are two versions (64-bit and 32-bit) but you are encouraged to use the 64-bit version if your system will support it. http://www.rhino3d.com/download/rhino/5.0/evaluation, Grasshopper 0.9.0061 The latest version of Grasshopper is required. This version will only work on Rhino 5. http://download.rhino3d.com/Grasshopper/1.0/wip/download/, Karamba Add-On for Grasshopper Live Physics engine for interactive simulation, optimization & form-finding within Grasshopper http://www.food4rhino.com/project/karamba, RhinoNest Part position optimization and orientation in Rhino and Grasshopper http://www.rhinonest.com

 

Terms of Participation

All applications will be reviewed equally, and those that demonstrate the proper credentials and enthusiasm will be admitted.

  • +FARM will not refund applicants who choose to cancel after the last day to withdraw
  • +FARM does not include medical insurance coverage for participants.
  • The participant is liable for any damages which he or she incurs (might cause or incur).
  • +FARM retains rights to all material produced during the workshop
  • The participant permits +FARM to publish photos (both print media and on the Internet) taken of him or her while participating in the workshop.

 

 

Please contact us if you have further questions at: [email protected]