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Project 4/ Virtual Space/ Generalization Type: Self-Reliant Inovation / Two-person Teamwork Partner: Xulei Contribution: Concept 100%, Space design 50%, Diagram 50%, Fabrication 40% Period: 3 weeks/ Oct. 2013-Nov. 2013
Description We used to define spaces by real solid objects, infact space is just anmental reaction of what we catch by eyes. In other words, we areforming by seeing. So why not use vitual objects, specifically, lights to construct a 1:1 room when we are considering how space feels like? This concept comes from the interesting phenomenon of life, people would avoid or jump over the toy laser lights on the street at night. This project is based on Parametric Utilization to Form Space by Lights, aiming to explore a new&simple way for 1:1 spce-experiencing of spaces besides real constructed achitectures or models.
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BEFORE We used to define space by solid apaque, a wall, a ceiling, these objects would form SPACE in our mind. What we see actually is called space.
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WHAT IF we only use beams of LIGHTS to define space? We came up this idea by the inspiration of the interesting phenomenon that people would avoid the laser beams when walking on streets.
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4 Concept 2 Visual Errors Its interesting to find that Visual errors happens using Lights to form space. Different Diagrams under different perspective. we construct a corridor with arches inside.
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From these 24-aspects, 6 types spaces, we used straight lights to form curved surfaces, with different surface becoming a new ground, there’s new type of form and space. We aim to take the advantage of light which is no real surface forming, to construct the diversity of spaces by changing the perspectives.
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5 Step-by-step photograph of Fabrication Tools: 7 laser torches, 186 30mmx30mm mirrors, 2 reels of sewing cotton, 5 reels of double faced adhesive tape
6 Step-by-step photograph of Fabrication Tools: 3 laser torches, 148 30mmx30mm mirrors, 2 reels of double faced adhesive tape