The space between surfaces, the rules that we follow in order to obtain objects, the very media that we use in order to obtain these objects are all dynamic. We can follow the rules of a program or we can bend them until they break. We can parametrically alter the space between two surfaces to the degree that overlap or great distance is easily controlled. The very essence of rules within architecture is that they are meant to be either followed or broken, and the latter seems to allow for more interesting results. The avant-garde, or rule breakers, have often been at the precipice of shaping the trajectory of the discipline for years to come. In our current paradigm, there is a dichotomy between the parametric and the mundane, one that highlights the struggle of economy versus intrigue. The Barclays center economically harnessed the power of parametric design in order to provide a building on a tight budget that is also a intriguing place maker.
With regards to the spaciality of Burry's Between Surface and Substance, the relationship between Euclidean and non-Euclidean geometries / rules is explored through a series of case studies. The Dunn reading examines various media for the creation of architectures, giving the reader tools with which to either break or follow rules. In the context of parametric design, rule breaking is in the pushing of the envelope to see what is possible to rewrite the book from within.
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