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.
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 can sounds influence our perception of a space? Can sounds have a calming effect when listened to? What do these sounds represent? Experiment Drawing to visualise the perception of the sounds. To explore this question, 5 people are requested to listen to 4 different sounds. While hearing
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
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 distance between people is really important to have a good connection with someone.
Research questionWhat is the impact of sound on memory retention and recall accuracy? Experiment Playing background music while participants perform a memory recall task. In the first step, we asked the participants to choose one of their “good memories”. When they hear the first song they are asked to
What is the meaning of having a HEALTHY BODY in relation to POWER in SPACE ?
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
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
Intuitively exploring unknown places without the use of technology When thinking of harmful habits, the use of screens and technology was one that popped into mind quite quickly. When applying this habit to wayfinding and exploration, we noticed that a lot of us rely on applications such as Google Maps
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 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
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
Our non-verbal communication experiment marks the initial step towards understanding the efficacy and potential limitations of gestures as a medium for effective communication. We aimed to explore the extent to which non-verbal cues can bridge communication gaps across individuals with different linguistic and cultural backgrounds. Key questions include identifying 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,
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
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
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
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
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 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
EMBODIED RESEARCH “Our possessions are a major contributor to and reflection of our identities” Belk, Russell W. “Possessions and the Extended Self.” Journal of Consumer Research 15, no. 2 (1988): 139–68. http://www.jstor.org/stable/2489522. Our project started with the point of power that has come with devices. Devices, especially phones, have a
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
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