Preface Our perception of architectural design derives directly from our perception of space. It is also a fact that we perceive space by its’ interaction, and ours, with light. To me light is a designing material and that is how I approached it in my research. By designing with light I would be able to better understand its qualities, attributes, as well as, capabilities as an instrument for creating architecture. For designing in space. My research has to do with how light may alter our perception of an existing space (its’ volume or shape, purpose or use, character or even meaning), as well as, how light, natural or artificial, can be utilized to grant a certain atmosphere, which aids the observer to discover alternate qualities in an existing space and completely transcend his basic perception of it. These particular qualities of light, these unique attributes are what I decided to research and try and incorporate into a designing methodology. Another aim of this project was to work with light as a direct architectural material and fully utilize it in a direct designing manner. This particular aim led me in the use of light painting. Upon the completion of this project, I believe i have managed to create a new designing methodology. One which, with its’ unique structure and spatiality, will be able to serve as a research tool in the fields of notation, mapping and, of course, original design. My second goal with this project was be able to make a statement; that the way in which we perceive space may be accurate, but it certainly isn’t the only way. And that light is able to reveal and create a hidden, mysterious and almost sublime atmosphere. 1. Personal Work, Initial Test with an LED Strip
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