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.
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
With this research we tried to explore new spatial embodiment.
We used the Atlas-Method throughout the study to record the process and seek connections between different themes and experiments.
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
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?”.
“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
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
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
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
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,
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
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.
During the different workshops and our research, we explored private and public, connection and reality.
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
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
Colors evoke emotions and associations, while abstract art removes fixed meanings, encouraging free thought. By combining these elements, this experiment examines how they inspire imagination. This experiment explores how color and abstract art affect imagination. Participants are immersed in a cylindrical installation featuring a vibrant abstract painting. They observe the
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
What’s heterotopia?
The literal meaning of heterotopia is ‘spaces that are somehow other’. Michel Foucault juxtapositions Heterotopia’s with Utopias.
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
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
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.
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
Ingrid van Zanten (head)
Roos Krootjes (programme coordinator)
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