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 spaceThe 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

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.

Axonometrics for Darwin and Nightingale

Charles Darwin:
"A scientific man ought to have no wishes, no affections - a mere heart of stone."

Florence Nightingale:

"How very little can be done under the spirit of fear."

For Darwin, the axonometrics were mainly designed to be centralised, focused, and singular, so as to give rise to the idea of "no wishes, no affections - a mere heart of stone." Their singularity reflects Darwin's suggestion that a "scientific man" should have a singular aim - scientific knowledge.

Placing these spaces behind the Edge will allow a more literal interpretation of the "heart of stone" idea. However, placement in front of the Edge provides opportunities for less obvious connections with the quote. For example, a floating sensation can be created, leading to feelings of isolation, and eventually no affections and wishes.

For Nightingale, the axonometrics were designed on an idea of movement, hidden spaces, and the precarious arrangment of spaces. This is meant to instill mystery and uncertainty as one moves through the volume, creating an atmosphere of fear and anxiety.

Placement behind the Edge allows fear to be created through the manipulation of light and darkness through the space, whilst placement in front of the Edge allows the precarious arrangements to create fear in combination with height and isolation.

ARCH1102 Experiment 2: The EDGE

INSIGHTFUL quotes~

“Most sets of values will give rise to universes that, although they might be very beautiful, would contain no one able to wonder at that beauty.”
- Stephen Hawking

“A scientific man ought to have no wishes, no affections – a mere heart of stone.”
- Charles Darwin

“How very little can be done under the spirit of fear.”
- Florence Nightingale



Quotes found from www.brainyquote.com.