Fakewhale Studio: Generative Constructions

Building is an act that goes far beyond the mere assembly of parts. Derived from the Latin “construĕre,” meaning “to put together” and “to build,” the term itself embodies a fundamental idea: the creation of a new, ordered, and functional entity. In a world where the concept of building applies not only to physical structures but also to ideas, relationships, and social frameworks, understanding the true essence of building allows us to see the process as an art, governed by precise and intentional plans, that brings order to what was once chaos.

The notion of structure is intimately linked to that of building. In the field of architecture, for example, structure represents the “system” that supports the entire building, an organized arrangement of elements that ensures solidity, stability, and functionality. More broadly, the concept of structure can be applied to any domain where there is an ordered set of components working together toward a common goal (ranging from biology to linguistics, to logic and mathematics).

Structure, therefore, is not merely the physical arrangement of elements but the functional interaction between them. This interrelation defines the system’s emergent properties—those characteristics that cannot be reduced to the simple sum of the parts. It is through structure that building comes to life and acquires meaning.