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.
Research question Is sound a factor in how we perceive unpowerful spaces?What are the characteristics of sound in unpowerful spaces? Experiment To fully understand our task of spreading power through space, we first had to explore the power dynamics of space. We visited spaces we felt were inherently powerful, but
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?”.
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
Can our body become a SPACE of our EXISTENCE?
How do we create a HEALTHY SPACE?
We tested different parts of our previous research with this life sized installation. The shelter adapted to a space within an already existing building. With this we made a more livable place taking protection, privacy and comfort into account.
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
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
Based on our previous experiments, we wanted to find ways to break the power that being put in a higher position gives us. To do so, we created a setting in which one person gets the task to read a text to another person. To compare different situations, we changed
Research question What if we add important official signs in their peripheral sight on the doors that are used daily? Would one new red circle on the door bring power back in the space? Experiment Implementing official signs to the space people use every day, to see how aware they are
What is the space between understanding and not understanding? What is lost in translation? How powerful is body language?
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,
Areas of Research habits in conversation use of gestures and body language unexpectedness in conversation we conducted 3 sets of experiments under the topic of “interrupting habitual gestures” having ourselves as the interruptions in the experiments. Experiment 1: Interrupting Body Language https://powerbyspace.artez.nl/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/body-language.mp4 Asking 2 people sets of questions related to
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
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
What is the meaning of having a HEALTHY BODY in relation to POWER in SPACE ?
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
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.
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
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
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
Research questionHow can sound inform wayfinding in space?Can the sounds from powerful places be applied to other spaces and have a similar effect? Experiment To answer this question we first had to understand what kinds of sounds we hear in everyday life that cause us to react in certain
During the different workshops and our research, we explored private and public, connection and reality.
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.
Research question How does changing our sensual input affect our perceptions of a space? Experiment To first explore this question we focus our experiment on the sense of touch. When it comes to navigating and becoming familiar with space we often rely on sight and sound to get around. Touch,
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