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Light as Order Light is the Revelation of Geometrical and Natural Order Rachel Stuppos / a1668727
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Opacity
Linguistic and Philosophical Definitions Linguistic Definition of Opacity: • The state or quality of being opaque; something opaque; capacity for being opaque. - Not translucent or transparent; impenetrable to light; not allowing light to pass through. - Not transmitting radiation, sound, or heat. - Not shining or bright; dark; dull. • Obscurity of meaning. • Mental dullness.
Philosophical Definition of Opacity:
Opacity in relation to philosophy can be traced back to Quine, who spoke of a “purely designative” or “purely referential” existence of a singular term, in these instances is when the term “is used solely to designate its object” is used. Further, Quine stated that two terms are referentially opaque if they cannot be switched salva veritate. This means they cannot be switched “without changing the truth value of the statement.” Similarly, mental states are sometimes thought to be referentially opaque due to the fact that though one description (or ascription) of a belief might be true, another description could be false. This means that an individual may believe that sometime is true, however, not have similar beliefs for co-referring beliefs.
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References: Griffiths, Alyn. 2016. “Pitsou Kedem’s Lago events complex contrasts opaque and translucent materials.” Accessed September 20. https://www.dezeen.com/2016/04/10/lago-events-hall-pitsoukedem-concrete-glass-rishon-lezion-tel-aviv-israel/.
IMAGES top to bottom: Figure 1: Lago Complex front facade. Figure 2: Night glow of the building. Figure 3 and 4: Contrast in materials.
The Lago complex (seen in Figure 1), situated next an artificial lake on the outskirts of the city of Rishon LeZion, is an events hall designed by Pitsou Kedem Architects to accommodate the largest banqueting hall in Israel. The structures palate contrasts opaque, transparent and translucent materials in its design. Translucency in design is executed with glass-plank facades designed to “glow like a firefly” at night (seen in Figure 2). Kedem aimed to design the space with a unique presence because the building is located in a large open area, seen from all the surrounding roads. The complex is divided into two separate halls organised on either side of the central reception space. The reception space also contains service areas, offices and a bridal suite that overlooks the nearby lake. The larger of the two halls can be divided in any way to suit the needs of different events and offers a multimedia system with video mapping technology, while the smaller
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Architectural Meaning hall is split over two levels to create spaces that are more intimate. Kedem employed his well-known Modernistinspired aesthetic to create an iconic looking structure characterised by its simple geometric form and expressive use of transparent and opaque materials. Materials that would stand out in elegance were chosen such as huge concrete slabs to contrast the clean clarity of the white glass (seen in Figure 3 and 4). This contrast of the opaque concrete with the translucent glass, accentuated by the minimal joints between the materials, results in an abstract patchwork that reduces that similarity of the building’s casing. These clean lines and flush surfaces emphasise the delicate feel of the facades, which has an even stronger evanescent feel at night when the building is illuminated. The frosted glass glows at night, signalling the activities taking place inside. This is why the building is said to glow like a firefly, or be like a lighthouse at night-time.
The lighting of the building not only defines the interior, but also the external spaces. The exterior incorporates landscaped gardens with seating areas providing views of the lake. A reflecting pool that lines one of the edges of the building gives the façade the illusion of added depth, making it appear as if the structure is floating above the ground plane. In conclusion, the Lago complex create a visual richness of phenomenal transparency in architecture, an effect produced by the careful arrangement of surfaces. The literal transparency is solely based on the characteristics of the material glass, in which one can see beyond its surfaces. Phenomenal transparency is based on organisational complexity where opaque and transparent surfaces are arranged in such a way that they imply depth and different interpretations as seen in the combination of the opaque concrete materials with the transparent white glass.
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Filtration
Linguistic and Philosophical Definitions Linguistic Definition of Filtration • The
process of filtering Any substance which a liquid or gas is passed to remove suspended impurities or to recover solids Any of various analogous devices for eliminating certain kinds of light rays. S o m e t h i n g t h a t f i l t e r s b y r e m o v i n g , b l o c k i n g , o r separating out certain elements.
Philosophical Definition of Filtration Filtration regarding philosophy can be defined in relation to Donald Broadbent’s “filter theory.” This theory suggests that people make choices through a series of filters as an informationprocessing framework. When the choice is more important, so is the effort and filtration. Typically, these more significant selections regard our friends and family. It is proposed that sensory channels process incoming signals in a linear sequence of stages. First is a preliminary scan of data in which very basic physical properties of the stimulus are extracted. Then, the information is filtered and the channel selected for attention is the one containing the information most promising for future processing.
References: Frearson, Amy. 2013. “Dear Ginza Building by Amano Design Office.” Accessed September 24. https://www.dezeen.com/2013/09/24/dear-ginza-building-by-amano-design-office/.
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IMAGES top to bottom: Figure 1: Dear Ginza Building front facade. Figure 2: Facade structure. Figure 3: Faceted aluminium design. Figure 4 and 5: Colour change depending on season. Figure 6: Filtered light for interior decoration. Figure 7: Double skin structure.
The Dear Ginza Building (seen in Figure 1) in the Ginza District Tokyo, Japan is a store and office building designed by Amano Design Office. The building features a faceted aluminium façade in a similar structure to a crumpled-up sweet wrapper (seen in Figure 2). The Dear Ginza Building is nine-storeys high to house small units. While the ground floor is glazed, the other levels are concealed behind a double-layer façade that is comprised of a perforated metal exterior and a clear glass interior. Computers were used to produce the irregular faceted aluminium form to avoid arbitrary forms and to approximate forms in nature, then the architects added a floral pattern to soften the appearance and balance the impression of the façade; to stop it from becoming too edgy (seen in Figure 3). The architects had a goal to attract as many people to the street as possible. The client wanted the building to be gorgeous, but to also have a “slight feeling of strangeness” that would attract them to the
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Architectural Meaning building. The architect thought that the views from the inside were useless since the outside scenery is “hopeless,” therefore a double skin structure was implemented. This consisted of glass curtain walls and graphically treated aluminium punched metal. Special lights were installed behind the metal panels, which are programmed to change colour depending on the season, swapping between shades of red, blue, and green (seen in Figures 4 and 5). The light is filtered inside the building and has become a part of the interior decoration (seen in Figure 6). It has made to need for window treatments such as blinds or curtains redundant. In addition to this, the double skin meant a reduction of air conditioning load and the need to clean to glass.
however, they all fit into a standard size. To avoid being too bulky, an extremely lightweight structure was required as well as caution to detail. The passersby are entertained through the coloured LED upper light with its different programming depending on the current season, which is located inside the double skin (seen in Figure 7). Due to the building’s fresh and young vibe, expected tenants included a beauty salon and aesthetic hair salon. In conclusion, the Dear Ginza Building demonstrates how filtered light is not just the result of the structure of the building, but is something that can be implemented into the interior design and decoration of the building to create a more intimate atmosphere.
An excellent material yield was created through the use of computing the design to create the individual aluminium punch panels. They are irregular with different angles and shapes,
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