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: 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
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.
To combine our findings from the first semester on body language and awkwardness, we created an installation which could be used as a method to make the impact of our bodies’ position and the circumstances on our credibility visible. To do so, we put the speaker on a pedestal with
The distance between people is really important to have a good connection with someone.
We used the Atlas-Method throughout the study to record the process and seek connections between different themes and experiments.
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
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.
This research installation is our way to experiment with perceived reality. We tried to manipulate the participants in a soft and almost invisible way by mixing reality, a made up story, perspectives and times.
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
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.
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.
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 the absence of instruction (knowledge) influence people’s behaviour within a group where others have specific instructions? Experiment Approach: The experiment used body intervention and comparative testing, creating different levels of knowledge within the same group. After the first test, we simplified the instructions and repeated the
We made a simple tent structure and placed it at different locations throughout the city of Zwolle. With this research method we could quickly take over a space while trying to find a sense of belonging.
This series of drawings is about basic adaptations of a simple tent. Within this research we tried to uncover what different adaptations of the same tent could mean for the social structure of a small community. We noticed that different shapes result in different gatherings.
Research questions What sounds are hidden within a space and its materials and objects? How do different materials produce different sounds when struck or interacted with? Experiment In this experiment, we aimed to explore the power of sound within different spaces byutilizing various materials and objects. We conducted this experiment
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
EMOTION BODY MAP First we came up with the idea to translate our expressions we were working with in semester one, how do you carry emotional weight? We wanted to work with symbols that came out of our interest in doing research through space. In space. In spaces, symbols are everywhere.
“Which Ones Have You Heard?” Wander with the melody and listen to the world in all its diversity. Every city, every country, has its own unique sound. whether it’s the bustling rhythm of daily life or a touch of romance in the air. Urban symphonies echo through every corner, day
With this experiment, we wanted to find out at what point we start to experience the feeling of awkwardness in public. To do so, we went to different places on our campus and in the city and noted our impressions in the following settings: 1a. Standing together with someone 1b.
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
How can we make the power of humour usable? To answer this question, we tried to understand the relationship of power and humour by researching through both theoretical desk research and practical experiments. Our topics developed from body language and awkwardness to an investigation of professional comedy, until we studied
Research Question: How do everyday habits, rituals, and patterns influence our behaviour in space, and what happens when we interrupt them? Experiment Approach: The experiment used self-observation and everyday-life intervention. By documenting our repeated behaviours and intentionally disrupting selected patterns, we reflected on changes in awareness, feelings, and behaviour. The
Irene Muller
(research tutor)
Ingrid van Zanten (head)
Roos Krootjes (programme coordinator)
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