~ | POWER OF LANGUAGE | ~
Kritika Sharma |
Mohammed Monzer |
Hana Elhendy
Corpo-Real, Master of Interior Architecture, ArtEZ. Zwolle, 2024.
INTRODUCTION
Imagine stepping into a space that whispers stories in an unfamiliar tongue, echoing with cultural and bodily rhythms unknown to you. This is the magic of design —a canvas where language, space, the human body, and cultural peculiarities converge to create environments that are as varied as the people who inhabit them.
In this case project, we embark on a journey through the intricate dance between these elements. We will explore how non-verbal communication shape the spaces we design, how our bodies navigate and interact with these spaces, and how our cultural backgrounds infuse them with meaning and purpose. We will also attempt to understand the space between understanding and not understanding, and how to navigate through that space.
Verbal responses always capture less than what observations can reveal.
Language Unknown
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
Movement Into Reality
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
… With Body Movement
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
Light Movement & Calligraphy
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
Non-Verbal Communication
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
