
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 What effects does an extension of our body have on our perception of personal space? Experiment By building a cardboard box around the waist of the researcher, the bodily movements were interfered with and so the researcher had to move their body based on the space the cardboard

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

During the different workshops and our research, we explored private and public, connection and reality.

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

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

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

In this experiment we tried to understand the empowering effects of engaging different parts of the body in the thought process and the significance of liberty in cultivating a sense of power. Additionally, we tried to investigate the amplifying influence of group participation, particularly in the context of harmonious chanting,

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.

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.

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,

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

Can our body become a SPACE of our EXISTENCE?
How do we create a HEALTHY SPACE?

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,

What is the space between understanding and not understanding? What is lost in translation? How powerful is body language?

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

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

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 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

Research question Does the song’s speed affect the way of walking and paying attention to the environment? Experiment We played a piece of music that was performed at different speeds for the participants and asked them to walk in the space while listening to the music. Findings Change in the

We used the Atlas-Method throughout the study to record the process and seek connections between different themes and experiments.

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

Research question How does senses influence choice of body movement in space? Experiment First iteration; Sensual Limitation in Dancing Scenario, certain conditions of hearing Inspired by the ArtEZ academic day workshop, Silent Disco, in which our hearing is limited by certain conditions, we further explore this question with our

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Ingrid van Zanten (head)
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