Chaya Bhardwaj

Trust: It’s in the facade

Trust holds societies together. Trust can also be measured. This virtual architecture project broadcasts the data associated with global perceptions of trust in key institutions. Facades of buildings have long been the physical interface between institutions and the public. The facades of banks, stock exchanges, and parliament buildings act as physical markers of trust and symbols of permanence. This project uses the historically driven language of facades to translate contemporary data on the state of trust in the world. These facades are displayed within a stepwell that is the virtual venue for discussion and research to better understand trust.

Advisors: Fredrik Hellberg and Lara Lesmes 12 Daniels Faculty Thesis Review