Readings..

Erasing Architecture into the System - Arata Isozaki
Isozaki, A., 1999. Erasing architecture into the system. In H. U. Obrist, ed. Re: CP. Birkhäuser Architecture, pp. 24–47. 

 This article discusses Cedric Price and his ability to influence architecture with different techniques. The article talks of using "disposable components" (p26) and the way he tries to solve issues. Despite being another member of the Archigram community it is refreshing to hear that he doesn't relish in the same things they do.

His need to raise issues and solve them makes him seem very relevant to the project at hand here. This "connection between the complexities and potential of the question and the physical (or nonphysical) end product, is very close" (27). Thinking deep about the social engineering of solutions he goes beyond existing architecture.

I think that is something I've struggled with, understanding the social engineering of a new society in Woodford and truly being able to do some 'future planning'. Creating this 'architecture fiction' is one thing, but to truly understand the future that we're proposing is another. With a greater depth of knowledge of the social, this article suggests that Price is able to propose greater solutions. The far reaching concepts of proposing architecture that influences or is influenced by social fabric that may not exist yet.

Like with his idea of the 'Fun Palace' has the ability to take ideas and turn them into architectural possibilities. That is something that I'm struggling with as we head into the finalisation of this assignment. He thinks about the 'what-if' and talks about his ideas not needing to come to fruition as with the Fun Palace. This need for flexibility and future changes very much relates to what we're trying to achieve with Woodford and also what Woodford are trying to work towards with their future planning.