Monday, April 26, 2010
Wearable Architecture
A piece of architecture using the human body as the site. It transforms and has joints relating to a bat.
Like bat wings this contraption starts closed, then goes through stages until if finally wraps the body, sheltering it from harm. It was displayed as an item of fashion would be, a runway catwalk.
Ninja Training Camp
An obstacle course that is a part of a camp for a ninja. Consisting of a “machine”, “cave”, and “tower” and situated along a river.
When the ninja arrives at this destination, the first thing he encounters is the “machine”, which is where his agility is put to the test. First, by pushing a wall. Then climbing a wall using only a rope and strategically swinging into a hole. Then he uses another rope to get to pull himself up. Followed by running quickly through a set of spinning logs. Finally jumping over the river to meditate or sleep in his “cave”. When he is ready to move onto the next course, he climbs up the tower, unlocks a bar that rotates and realeases a rope he must slide down to end up at the next course.
Rebus Inspired
A House for Madame X
By using tilting walls and sharp corners the sense of PASSION
is created. The tilting walls allow natural light to flow into her home and allow her to save energy and be environmentally friendly. The sharp corners create an intimidating space that attracts pedestrians.