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.
With the outbreak of the war in Ukraine, many people had to flee their homes. Spreading out among neighbouring countries, these people were desperately in need of help. To spread awareness within host countries we came up with a series of micro interventions, small in size – big in meaning.
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
Research question: How can we imagine space only by hearing it? Experiment approach: how do you hope to gain this knowledge? Through translating sounds into drawings, exploring how different sounds can be represented visually and how this process can reveal personal memories and associations. Experiment overview: participants listened to 8
The current refugee crisis in housing demands for better solutions. Refugees are often not seen as part of the society and this is what we wanted to change. We asked ourselves the question: “How refugees and locals gather?”.
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
Research question Is sound a factor in how we perceive powerful spaces?What are the characteristics of sound in powerful spaces? Experiment To fully understand our task of spreading power through space, we first had to explore the power dynamics of space. Some spaces are identified as inherently powerful. Still interested
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.
TABLE OF EMOTIONS To investigate the subject of symbols in space further, we decided to translate the symbolic act of putting things on the table into a physical table in which emotions could be placed inside, so it would become a table that holds emotions. We worked with miniatures because
This workshop was part of our ongoing research. During this workshop the participants experienced the relationship between power and space. The participants were devided into groups, working on the same keyword related to one of our lenses, Power and Health, Power and Reality and Power and Shelter.
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
We aimed to explore the power of scent perception by engaging participants in a multi-sensory experience. Students were exposed to unfamiliar odors and tasked with visually representing the smells through collages of colors and shapes. Additionally, they used cut threads to symbolize the volume or length of each scent. This
Our experiment on inefficient listening examined the interplay between power and space. In a basement setting, we deconstructed the elements of Bohemian Rhapsody, dispersing individual instruments into separate spaces. To hear the entire song, participants had to navigate swiftly through the fragmented areas. This experiment highlighted the power dynamics inherent
In the realm of architecture, the exploration of our senses holds immense potential to unlock new dimensions of consciousness and pleasure. As we present our collective endeavors, we invite you to embark on a captivating journey. Through a series of groundbreaking experiments, we have delved into the intricate workings of
The Power of the Unknown Mi Jang, Chai Yu Chiu, JessY-Lee EsseLink, Case- Power and SpaceCorpo-Real, Master of interior architecture, ArtEZ, Zwolle, 2023 Read More Introduction The unknown is everywhere, from small things like unfamiliar tastes to big tasks like traveling in a new cultural country. Even nobody knows what
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
With this research we tried to explore new spatial embodiment.
To research the spreading of power through space, we decided to focus on power through sounds. The projects contain many different methodologies, and findings. They have given us a broad understanding of sound and power. We invite you to take a look and see for yourself. Mirthe Bolt // Niloufar Ghalandari
This experiment aims to bridge the gap between physical and digital spaces by translating human body movements into a digital format using Grasshopper/Rhino scripting and a kinetic camera. By capturing and analyzing these movements, the study seeks to explore how physical gestures can be quantified and interpreted within a computational
What is the space between understanding and not understanding? What is lost in translation? How powerful is body language?
The inspiration for this experiment originates from the Museum of the Future in Dubai, where the museum’s walls are adorned with intricate Arabic calligraphy. This creates a uniquely multidimensional linguistic space, blending visual and verbal elements. The engraved Arabic calligraphy not only serves as an aesthetic feature but also as
We noticed that our results from the first power relations experiment may be not entirely representative, as our classmates knew what we were researching (if you have not seen it, click here). Therefore, we decided to conduct the same experiment again with strangers. We went to the conservatory and asked
Research questionCan we bring the power back to the signs, by implementing them in playful ways into the interior of the space itself? Experiment After the experiment “Signs one”, results showed that the classic design of the sign does not work on human any more, even if being placed in
“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.
For this experiment, we opted to explore body movement and language through our unique approach. Our methods were centered around Arabic gestures, performative storytelling, and the expressive language of music. https://youtu.be/3_8mZwivH2I 1. Arabic Gestues The objective of this experiment is to provide participants with an educational experience regarding non-verbal communication
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