An Investigation - Into the Perception of Motion In an Architecture
M.Arch (Advanced Architectural Design) 2010-2011 Dissertation at Oxford Brookes University, Oxford, UK
'THE ILLUSIONS'
This is,
A project where the illusion of motion, movement is taken into an architecture.
Taking the the ever present, repetitive, bright, dynamic, vibrant qualities of light, that are experienced while on a journey, inside.
Keeping the source of light as a constant, trying to achieve change and movement within the material – a dynamic material.
Keeping mechanical intervention to a minimum, the constants are the source of light, and how the physical qualities of a material can be manipulated and utilized to create a constantly changing effect of light – of shadows and reflections.
A study of the qualities of the material required to achieve a dynamically lit, yet passive environment.
The Journey - A BACKGROUND
Experiment #1
IN THE BOX
Experiment #2
THE SLIT
Experiment #3
LIGHT OPENINGS
Experiment #4
THE DIGITAL EDGE - I
Experiment #5
THE DIGITAL EDGE - II
Experiment #6
THE DIGITAL EDGE - III
Experiment #7
THE GLASS SPHERE
A Technical Study
I.Comparison between different bead sizes
DICHROIC
I.Comparison between different bead sizes
II.The resulting effect - FACADE
III.Influence of changing times, shadows and sun angles on the façade.
DICHROIC
The illusion
The effect of shadow and reflection of the beads, in different combinations.
The effect of shadow and reflection of the beads, in different combinations.
Applications
Proposed Applications of the façade in a ‘commercial’setup.
Taking the illusion further.
Proposed Applications of the façade in a ‘commercial’setup.
Taking the illusion further.
A DESIGN INTERVENTION
The ILLUSION
The ILLUSION
Flying west with the sun, a never ending sunset.
Taking the illusion and experiencing it over time, a journey, of light.
Taking the illusion and experiencing it over time, a journey, of light.
