Power by space is a collection of experiments done by Corpo-real students. Corpo-real is located in Zwolle, where students and tutors develop a research-driven spatial design practice geared towards an unknown future.
Introduction In this experiment, we aimed to investigate the impact of sensory deprivation and auditory stimulation on imagination and a feeling of escapism. Three participants were blindfolded and transported to an unfamiliar location. Once there, they were provided with headphones and instructed to explore the space using only their sense
By different perspectives you can explore the power relation between the people. While interviewing a photographer, we discovered that nature has a lot of power in itself. The light and shadow make sure that something is highlighted. Different perspectives also play an important role in highlighting certain objects.
“Our exploration of Zwolle’s city center revealed places that often escape the attention of both locals and visitors such as quiet corners, overlooked details, and unplanned beauty that lays in the everyday. We call them hidden gems, the spaces that invite to pause and reflect with a sense of curiosity.
Research question How does each genre of music (Classical, Contemporary, and Minimal) influence the choice of colors and lines in participants’ drawings? Are there consistent visual elements that emerge across different participants’ drawings when they listen to the same genre of music? What patterns, if any, can be identified that
Testing privacy. When are we feeling safe? By playing with light and reflection, places are created where you are visible from one side and not from the other. This makes you feel safe.
Research question How does movements create the in between space of people? Experiment Personal space and in-between space. During the procedure, two participles base on the sounds of unpowerful space, making movements on the blank piece of paper. Besides, the participles applied the paint on foot in order to leave the
3 different places, two people with blindfolds, who didn’t know the location beforehand. The one without the blindfold led the people through the venue. Afterwards, those who had blindfolded described what they had observed and a sketch was made out of this.
Understanding the subtle nuances of nonverbal communication, particularly through body movement, can play a crucial role in interpersonal interactions. This experiment aims to explore how the fluidity of body movement, inspired by the elegant strokes of calligraphy, can shape and enhance communication. By documenting these movements through the medium of
The distance between people is really important to have a good connection with someone.
WHAT OUR HANDS CAN DO For the next phase of our process, our group went to a clay studio together. We wanted to make miniatures to carry our emotions. The reason we choose clay is that clay can make it easily the exact shape we want to create in this
Research questionHow are people’s behaviours influenced by the distance or the space size? Will obstacles in a place make the movement different? Does different amount of people will make the movement distinct? Experiment First iteration: through binding together the feet of the two researchers, the movement of the feet is
What is the space between understanding and not understanding? What is lost in translation? How powerful is body language?
Introduction In this experiment we tried to investigate the influence of sound on spatial perception and orientation. The objective was to comprehend how different auditory stimuli impact the perception of space and aid individuals in understanding its dimensions. In the experimental setup, participants were blindfolded and exposed to three distinct
Part of our research started with an investigation of ourselves. What is the power that we have over other people and how do we express this? We spent some time interacting with each other in various ways and came to these conclusions: • power can be expressed through
Emotion-weather maps are a type of thematic map used to represent emotions. The maps represent spatial distributions of complex emotions from a large group of people. Most related work focuses on a simple sentiment and draws its distributions on a map. I feel unstable when I experience this structure. Every line
Introduction We delved into the realm of smell and scents, exploring the unique concept of ”the aroma jockey”. Inspired by the pioneering work of Erich Berghammer, the inventor of scented clubbing, we set out to investigate the integration of scents with sound. Our research involved attending one of Berghammer’s performances
Mapping places where you can connect and places where you can be private. No connection, more quiet place, lass traffic flows Back cover, as much protection as possible, not in the middle. Sit or stand?
In our exploration of power in space, we conducted an experiment focusing on the impact of social media on the body and mind. Filming our faces, bodies, hands, and feet while scrolling through Instagram, we aimed to raise awareness of the disconnection between our physical and mental states. This experiment
During the different workshops and our research, we explored private and public, connection and reality.
Research Question how to explore a city by its sounds and smells? Our research explored the sensory identity of Zwolle’s city center by focusing on how everyday sounds and smells shape our perception of public space. These sensory layers often go unnoticed, yet they are deeply tied to the rhythms,
How well do we know the city we live in? We are looking for the power of interruptions, bodies or instructions on habits. How can we change the usual, the habit, and what does someone need to be willing to change their usual? And how does this work in city
Our habits are created by design and create design at the same time. It’s a matter of interaction. We have habits or even addictions in our modern lives. We are all at some point addicted to technology, even unthought and unconscious. We do everything with a designed gadget. I designed an experiment of living 7 days each day 6 hours without technology and stayed in various spaces to see how space can affect my addiction to my phone.
Bodied by Nieke Koek On October 25, we visited the exhibition Bodied by Nieke Koek in museum De Fundatie. In this exhibition she mainly focussed on the body. “Nieke Koek (Roelofarendsveen, 1982) has a lifelong fascination with the (im)ability of the human body. Her works are poetic translations of the
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