In Adaptation

ASSIGNMENT 1A

THE ART OF ADAPTATION POH JIA JOU 0327192 TOR/ MS.BALKISH TU TAN CHIN WERNG 0324408 P O H J I A J O U 0327192 WONG XUAN TA N C HLOK IN W E R N G 0325529 0324408 WONG LOK XUAN 0325529

CITY AND MEMORY 01

DIOMIRA

REPETITION - MUNDANE '...SILVER DOMES' '...BRONZE STATUES' '...LEAD-PAVED STREET' '...CRYSTAL THEATER' '...GOLDEN COCK'

DIOMIRA

SOLID & VOID DIFFERENT PERSPECTIVE He came to realize the emphasis on abstract happiness overweighs the need of a solid element, wealth. The variety of views indicates different interpretation.

- City full of luxury - A bunch of workaholics - People pursue He doesn’t feel materialism excited, as he assumes it's another typical city that's full of desires.

RHYTHM HAPPINESS '...MULTICOLORED LAMPS' - Feasts after dusk - Welcome every passerby of the city - Life full of enthusiasm He is envious of the people, enjoying the happiness he has long lost. As for him, time he dedicated is just for wealth.

HIERARCHY TRANSITION '...EVENING' Dusk, is just an illusion, as the sun is either above the horizon or below it.

And that means that day and night are linked in a way, the time of the day where strange things occur

The traveler sees the other side of the city which is different from daytime.

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REVELATION A surprising and previously unknown fact that has been disclosed to others.

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Rigid appearance of the solid facade shows the repeated similarities of those materialism cities.

Transitioning of solid becoming void. Symbolizes the obscurity of the city in transition stage when dusk.Â

The rhythmic arrangement symbolizes the spontaneous lifestyles of the people in Diomira.

REVELATION SOLID & VOID Determines the contrasting values of the activities within the city during the day and dusk

REPETITION IN PLANES Represents the basic function of a city that the traveler has been to periodically.

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HIERARCHY Symbolizes the transitioning realm that the traveler progresses towards Diomira.

RHYTHM Symbolizes the spontaneous flow pattern of Diomira's people lifestyle

ASSIGNMENT 1B

OBSERVING THE EVERYDAY

THE OBLIVION .Not everything is as sugarcoat as it is. We shun the existence of the A.C. condenser but notice only the contrasting expressive mural arts. It is clearly depicted whereas we emphasize the rather wondrous aspect in life, but unbeknownst within their midst.

In response to the people of Diomira, it is seen as first impression to be pretty rather than the value.

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THE MUNDANE The traffic signal -- a piece of mundane technology which dictates the flow of an intersection repetitively.

Though its lights repeat lifelessly, its purpose forbids all odds of failure.

Much like the cycle of Diomira's inhabitants, their perseverance in working only reflects their hope for true happiness.Â

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THE EPHEMERAL Dusk -- A transitory period of time.

Even in Diomira, dusk rules over day and night. However, its reign is fleeting though it reoccurs endlessly.

Much like an abrupt contradistinction art booth which seems to materialize in the midst of a busy urban scape, Diomira's dusk reveals its true nature, only for a brief moment. BERKSHIRE UNIVERSITY | COLLEGE OF ARCHITECTURE