lobby / registration of the cityhall in Aarhus

final probe_window in a valise

i n t e r i o r   v i e w / 1 : 5  m o d e l  i n  c a r d b o a r d

e x t e r i o r   v i e w / 1 : 5  m o d e l  i n  c a r d b o a r d


 

 The surrounding context defined in the previous mappings of sky and situations from different angles are in this probe, folded and interwoven as one piece. Consequently the window device is a translation of the  experienced angles of the window in the room, into different atmospheric spaces in the device. This creates a more intimate and dreamy atmosphere at the same time as it increases privacy. A bedroom is a space where you are primary horisontal, and this quality is also to find in the model, where the horisontal lines are floating into each other. The result of the final probe is a deformation of the traditional window as being either flat and 2 dimensional, or transparent and non existing. This probe is an experiment of the window reclaiming it's depth and void as a 'in between' playground for daylight. The periscope is still incorporated in the model, not as the main narrative, but as a little hint in the corner.

skymapping in relation to the context

investigations in model 1 :5

design proposals for my window

_m y  p e r i s c o p i c  b e d

_ p e r i s c o p i c   l i g h t   t r a v e l l e r 

k e y w o r d s  a r e  d e f i n e d  a n d  f l e x i b l e   s p a c e s  i n   t h e   o p e n i n g 

t h e  p e r i s c o p e_ t e s t i n g  e f f e c t s  a n d  p r i n c i p l e s 

my sketchbook

inspiration for window devices

inspiration/

T h e   P e r i s c o p e

Optical device that enables images or views to travel around corners or disturbing angles by 45 degree reflecting mirrors. 
The observer is traditionally placed in a concealed or protected position. Which makes it possible for the observer to remain unknown or private.

            

inspiration/

J e a n   N o u v e l 

 / T h e  H o t e l    2 0 0 0

Study trip to Lucerne, Switzerland 2011. 

Same principle as the periscope, except the use of reflective mirrors are translated in a refined way into the opening. 
In consequence  the context is prolonged and continues into the building.

 ' A window expander '.

Inspiration/

M a n s i l l a   T u n o n   a r c h i t e c t s

/ L e o n  A u d i t o r i u m  1 9 9 4 - 2 0 0 2

The angles between the openings in the facade and the windows creates a playfull surface for the daylight. 
These openings both filter and direct views into the surroundings.

 ' A concept of seing and being seen'.

                                                                                                                                                                

window situations / program

                                 
                                                                                                                                                                                                       

program/ 
m y   w i n d o w _ a  r e f l e c t i v e  m i r r o r

My bedroom window, being the subject of mapping and investigation, is characterised by a sectional view through my appartment as recorded in the video 'Mapping the Intangible'. Placed on first floor it offers a exterior view from the balcony into the bedroom and from the bed and desk out to the surrounding area.

Even though it is placed in the city, the window is characterised by a great view of open sky from the right angle. Nevertheless this view is disturbed by surrounded walls and other appartment’s view into my room.

When designing a apparatus for this specific window in the following weeks, the challange will be to create a flexible  device that  corresponds to the need for being private, at the same time as being able to follow the surrounding, changing atmosphere in the sky.The purpose of the device will be to expand the view of sky into the building and thereby make it adjustable for different situations, from different vantage points. This will include views from the kitchen and out,  through the different layers of the rooms , from the bed at night, for a daylight purpose from the desk, and finally from the exterior view from the balcony and inwards. Taking these different situations throughout the daily cycle into account, the device will correspond and interact with the user.

Window diary/ Mapping the intangible

Case study/ Casa Poli

analysis of  Casa poli / 

a r c h i t e c t s / M a u r i z i o   P e z o   a n d  S o f i a  v o n  E l l r i c h s h a u s e n

An opening is a beginning. The start or end of something new, of something unseen…captured….hidden. It is by this logic the focus was drawn to the top window and opening of casa poli’s western elevation. The openings are located either side of a narrow corridor / staircase leading to the top floor of the building. They perform an interesting feat. Converting a purely circulatory space to one of occupation. The opening on the exterior façade does not contain any glass, leaving the passage open to the elements, drawing the environment in. The forced relationship between the natural and built environment is strongly emphasized between the brutal and rigid linear design of casa poli and the chaotic beauty of Chiles rocky coastline. The stairwell is an entirely circulatory space. The openings uncover and redefine the boundaries between function, circulation and occupation. The user is invited to stop and experience, to view, to think, to ponder, to sit on the stairs and gaze at the blue horizon. Alternatively the space is further altered from one of circulation to observation offered by the interior window. The window opens into the three-storey void, which occupies the western corner of the building.  It is here the user becomes the voyeur deconstructing the boundaries between public and private, between summerhouse and cultural center.