Perspectives
One of the main ideas of power I want to explore is how power can be used for "good" or "bad" (for example, to protect, or to fight), and how from different points of view, "good" and "bad" can become blurred. An example is an arrangment which may seem to be a shelter from one angle, but from a different angle, the same arrangement would feel intimidating.
News articles of clients for Experiment 3: The Bridge
Ratan Tata:
Engardio, Pete. “The Last Rajah.” BusinessWeek, August 13, 2007, http://www.businessweek.com/magazine/content/07_33/b4046045.htm?chan=search (accessed 11/9/2007).
An article which, among other things, deals with modesty and generosity while in a position of power, obstacles to obtaining power ($$$?), how the powerful still have obstacles, and the dilemma of succession of power. The importance of inidividual skill in becoming 'powerful' is also evident.
Zhang Yin:
Hutton, Will. “Thanks to Mao, Zhang Yin’s a billionare.” The Observer, October 15, 2006, http://observer.guardian.co.uk/comment/story/0,,1922797,00.html (accessed 11/9/2007).
This also touches on how the powerful (rich?) had to overcome obstacles to reach their position. In addition, it also deals with how luck, timing, circumstances, and the skills of the inidividual all contribute to reaching a powerful position. The powerplays between the inidividual and the governing body are discussed as well.
Carlos Slim:
Smith, Geri. “Carlos Slim’s Fat Fortune.” BusinessWeek, July 4, 2007, http://www.businessweek.com/globalbiz/content/jul2007/gb2007073_887601_page_2.htm (accessed 11/9/2007).
Obstacles to power, the powerplay between a powerful individual and a government, the individual skills and character to obtain power, and the (perceived?) generosity of the powerful are some of the issues evident in the article. Another aspect dealt with is the interaction and perception between those with power and those with little power ($$$?).
Engardio, Pete. “The Last Rajah.” BusinessWeek, August 13, 2007, http://www.businessweek.com/magazine/content/07_33/b4046045.htm?chan=search (accessed 11/9/2007).
An article which, among other things, deals with modesty and generosity while in a position of power, obstacles to obtaining power ($$$?), how the powerful still have obstacles, and the dilemma of succession of power. The importance of inidividual skill in becoming 'powerful' is also evident.
Zhang Yin:
Hutton, Will. “Thanks to Mao, Zhang Yin’s a billionare.” The Observer, October 15, 2006, http://observer.guardian.co.uk/comment/story/0,,1922797,00.html (accessed 11/9/2007).
This also touches on how the powerful (rich?) had to overcome obstacles to reach their position. In addition, it also deals with how luck, timing, circumstances, and the skills of the inidividual all contribute to reaching a powerful position. The powerplays between the inidividual and the governing body are discussed as well.
Carlos Slim:
Smith, Geri. “Carlos Slim’s Fat Fortune.” BusinessWeek, July 4, 2007, http://www.businessweek.com/globalbiz/content/jul2007/gb2007073_887601_page_2.htm (accessed 11/9/2007).
Obstacles to power, the powerplay between a powerful individual and a government, the individual skills and character to obtain power, and the (perceived?) generosity of the powerful are some of the issues evident in the article. Another aspect dealt with is the interaction and perception between those with power and those with little power ($$$?).
Exp 2 Final Model ~ finally...
My final UT Environment for Darwin and Nightingale can be found here.
Some screenshots:
From meeting space looking up to Darwin's space
Darwin's ramp is very simple and plain, and a more "techy" texture has been applied to it to reflect his quote that a scientific man "ought to have no wishes, no affections". His workspace consists of a personal library (left in screenshot), and a large, open platform for him to grow plants and investigate nature (right in screenshot).Relation to electroliquid aggreggation of quote: The height and isolation of the workspace means that Darwin (scientific heart) must have 'very little wishes' and 'no fear' to work there.
Darwin's space, seen from his "plant platform"
This screenshot shows the lightness of structure of Darwin's space, as well the lack of decoration and ornamentation in the space. This reflects Darwin's original quote, suggesting "no wishes, no affections - a mere heart of stone"Relation to electroliquid aggreggation of quote: Again, the screenshot shows that a scientific heart should have 'very little wishes' and 'no fear'.
Looking at Nightingale's space from her ramp
Shadows and mysterious spaces combine to make Nightingale's space a 'scary' place, providing the environment for her to come up with her quote: "how very little can be done under the spirit of fear." Straight ahead is her main workspace, with a table, and to the right is her library (bookshelf).Relation to electroliquid aggreggation of quote: Nightingale's scientific heart must have no fear of the spirits lurking in the shadows.
Nightingales space from her library
A playful texture in the library is supposed to create some relief, so the contrast between a fearful and unburdened mind can be felt by Nightingale. Main workspace is up the mini-ramp, the large ramp is to the left. Platforms with minimal railing creates a precarious situation and reinforces a spirit of fear. (Also relates to electroliquid aggreggation of quote in the same way)Start of Nightingale's ramp
The entrance is to the right, and continuing down the path to the left will eventually lead to Nightingale's space.
From Darwin's ramp looking at the meeting space
The meeting space brings the laboratories of the two scientists together. The entrance to Nightingale's space is to the left, so the two meets in the bright, central space.
View from inside the meeting space
The meeting space aims to provide an inspirational and relaxing enironment for Darwin and Nightingale to discuss their work. The bright tiles aim to provide a calming atmosphere and to enhance the openess of the space. Columns regulate sunlight and also provide a sense of protection and safety while still allowing a sense of being outside, on the edge of a cliff.
Electroliquid Aggregation of quotes
A scientific heart ought to have very little wishes, affections, and no fear of spirits.
Original quotes:
"A scientific man ought to have no wishes, no affections - a mere heart of stone." - Darwin
"How very little can be done under the spirit of fear." - Nightingale
Original quotes:
"A scientific man ought to have no wishes, no affections - a mere heart of stone." - Darwin
"How very little can be done under the spirit of fear." - Nightingale
Meeting Space v1
The meeting space in the UT environment is a rotated version of the sketch (anti-clockwise).
UT Environments I
Darwin's space:
For this initial design, the idea is of a cave/rock (heart of stone) being held afloat by a "high-tech" room (science). The space is quite bland, and so tries to capture the notion of "no desires", forcing the scientist to concentrate on "doing science"
Nightingale's space:
The principle behind the space for Nightingale is Fear - of darkness, of heights, and of the unknown. Voids and lighting were arranged to create areas of darkness and mystery. A long, narrow flight of stairs leads one down to the depths of the central core.
