The Phenomenological Device: A Study in Spatial Effects/Affects
 The Phenomenological Device: A Study in Spatial Effects/Affects A public installation for a waterfront science/art sculpture park that manipulates, calls attention to and/or explains a natural phenomena to the public. Phenomena in Design The development of interior space for human habitation came out of a need for mediation of natural phenomena for the comfort, protection and well-being of our species. We have, over time, come to rely on our interior spaces as extensions of our own heat control mechanisms (McCluhan, 1964) allowing us to go about other tasks without worrying too much about what the day’s weather phenomena might bring. Phenomena are observable events. They constitute the world ‘as we experience it.’ Humans cannot, according to 18th c. philosopher Kant, know things-in-themselves, only things as we experience them. Thus, he said, philosophy/science should concern itself with the understanding of phenomena. Hence our scientific method, as has developed over the past four centuries, is rooted in empirical (or observable) evidence. An experiment is used to manipulate, observe, measure, and record results. From this process, we draw conclusions and speculate on potential applications for our findings. We will approach the design of your installations through this framework and test the applicability of this methodology to design. The phenomena that we harness for spatial effects in the built environment include light, sound, temperature, and humidity, among others. For this project, you may explore any of those or others you may find on the site. You might also consider biological processes, transfer of energy, or other phenomena that might have sustainability applications. Project Parameters Your challenge is to develop a spatial experience/installation to explain, harness, and/or heighten awareness of a natural phenomena. The project is being commissioned by a new science museum which will be opening on the west-side waterfront. The site will be an outdoor sculpture garden and exhibition space on the Hudson River. The installation will be installed on the first day of spring and expected to last through the autumn so sun, rain and wind should be considered as both opportunities and challenges. SITE: Hudson Riverside Park / Chelsea Waterside Park   |
Zigsaw – Modular Affordable Housing
Concept Statement Zigsaw enables two roommates to have their individual private working, studying, relaxing, sleeping,and socializing space by lofted bed and wardrobe partition. They can share communal space,which is completely divided by partition wall. Both spaces accommodate people’s safe, entertaining,and
Zigsaw – Modular Affordable Housing
Concept Statement Zigsaw enables two roommates to have their individual private working, studying, relaxing, sleeping,and socializing space by lofted bed and wardrobe partition. They can share communal space,which is completely divided by partition wall. Both spaces accommodate people’s safe, entertaining,and
Housing — Affordable, Modular, Collective： Elder Well
Housociety/How society is a combination of well-oriented and multi-functionally space. That prompts a wellness experience for users who live in this community.
Housing — Affordable, Modular, Collective： Elder Well
Housociety/How society is a combination of well-oriented and multi-functionally space. That prompts a wellness experience for users who live in this community.
Leaf Chair
Leaf Chair is an easy chair for watching and playing video games that utilize curved folding + bending to induce curvature in cardboard for comfort. Organic shape, mostly made with curved folding, serves as a comfortable seat and backrest. Description
Leaf Chair
Leaf Chair is an easy chair for watching and playing video games that utilize curved folding + bending to induce curvature in cardboard for comfort. Organic shape, mostly made with curved folding, serves as a comfortable seat and backrest. Description
La Silla Tejida
La Silla Tejida weaves Latin American influences in a cardboard lounge chair for reading, rocking, and relaxing. Made with recycled cardboard. Manipulations used were weaving and slotting. Cultural Context Weaving is a tradition in the Caribbean island of Cuba. They utilize many different
La Silla Tejida
La Silla Tejida weaves Latin American influences in a cardboard lounge chair for reading, rocking, and relaxing. Made with recycled cardboard. Manipulations used were weaving and slotting. Cultural Context Weaving is a tradition in the Caribbean island of Cuba. They utilize many different
Penta Chair
The Penta Chair is a chair constructed of folded and slotted cardboard modules, designed for lounging around and scrolling social media on your phone. Why the World Needs this Chair? It is modular, so it is very easy to install.
Penta Chair
The Penta Chair is a chair constructed of folded and slotted cardboard modules, designed for lounging around and scrolling social media on your phone. Why the World Needs this Chair? It is modular, so it is very easy to install.
ONION CHAIR
A lounge chair design for reading-Provide readers with a relatively independent space in an environment that has other people or in noisy places. Inspired by the cross section of the onion and the shape of the onion slices. This chair
ONION CHAIR
A lounge chair design for reading-Provide readers with a relatively independent space in an environment that has other people or in noisy places. Inspired by the cross section of the onion and the shape of the onion slices. This chair
Bowstring Napper
The Browstring Napper is a chair designed for napping. It’s form, made by slotting and laminating cardboard, is by a bowstring truss-like structure. The Bowstring Napper is a chair for taking a nap in the workplace or classroom. Made in
Bowstring Napper
The Browstring Napper is a chair designed for napping. It’s form, made by slotting and laminating cardboard, is by a bowstring truss-like structure. The Bowstring Napper is a chair for taking a nap in the workplace or classroom. Made in
The Peace Chair
The peace Chair is a two-sided chair for conflict resolution formed by slotting and laminating cardboard in an egg-crate structure. Maintaining good communication with your roommate or classmates when living or studying together is essential. The chair is designed to
The Peace Chair
The peace Chair is a two-sided chair for conflict resolution formed by slotting and laminating cardboard in an egg-crate structure. Maintaining good communication with your roommate or classmates when living or studying together is essential. The chair is designed to
ON/OFF
ON/OFF is a multifunction chair of folded/slotted cardboard, that allows a user to shift from working to relaxing by pivoting on a beveled base. Putting an ON/OFF chair next to the table provides a more relaxed working space while also
ON/OFF
ON/OFF is a multifunction chair of folded/slotted cardboard, that allows a user to shift from working to relaxing by pivoting on a beveled base. Putting an ON/OFF chair next to the table provides a more relaxed working space while also
Affordable Modular Collective Housing: Housociety/How Society
Housociety/How society is a combination of well-oriented and multi-functionally space. That prompts a wellness experience for users who live in this community.
Affordable Modular Collective Housing: Housociety/How Society
Housociety/How society is a combination of well-oriented and multi-functionally space. That prompts a wellness experience for users who live in this community.