Alexiou Dota

Alexiou Dota is a designer and biologist. She is currently a Ph.D. student at the School of Architecture, of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece. Her PhD research is mainly focused on algorithmic design methods and geometrical coherence, exploring the nature of a deeper symmetry. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Biology (Faculty of Sciences, School of Biology, AUTH), a Master’s degree in Nanosciences and Nanotechnologies (Faculty of Sciences, School of Physics, AUTH) & also a Master’s degree in Advanced Design: Innovation and Transdisciplinarity in Architectural Design (Faculty of Engineering, School of Architecture, AUTH). 

Approach

Standing at the crossover between art, science and technology the point of departure is mainly processes of digital morphogenesis. Inspired by the cosmic order, exploring the very roots of order, number, algorithm and pattern, the nature of form is trapped in the realm of code. This generative logic leads to structures which possesses properties of living systems, such as rhythms and connections. Beyond vision there always hides a mathematical tale that informs the design.

Dota loves to explore:

  • organizing principles through 3d digital design
  • the codification of design process
  • the ornamental dimension of structure
  • force fields as a design tools
  • the connection between beauty & wholeness
  • digital fabrication techniques such as 3D printing
  • translation of ideas through architecture & fashion