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SPATIAL DESIGN – what is it?

definition:

space: speɪs/

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noun

  1. a continuous area or expanse which is free, available, or unoccupied.

"a table took up much of the space“

synonyms: room, expanse, extent, capacity, area, volume, spaciousness, scope, latitude, expansion, margin, leeway, play, clearance

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  1. the dimensions of height, depth, and width within which all things exist and move.

"the work gives the sense of a journey in space and time“

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verb

  1. position (two or more items) at a distance from one another.

"the poles are spaced 3m apart"

synonyms: place at intervals, separate, place, position, arrange, line up, range, order, array, dispose, lay out, deploy, locate, settle, situate, set, stand “the chairs should be spaced out around the table”

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Inspired by Spatial Design – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7rlVVs-YtaI

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OPEN

SEMI-OPEN

CLOSED

three conditions of enclosing space:

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activity one: mood board

<one lesson>

Tiny Architect

If you look closely enough, architecture can be found even in the tiniest objects. Generate a Mood Board showing everyday objects that could be used to model space.

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be

creative

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activity two:

Tiny Architect

<four lessons>

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This activity is inspired by internationally acclaimed Japanese architect Sou Fujimoto and his whimsical Architecture is Everywhere series – featuring small-scale human figures next to ordinary, everyday objects.

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1. Using the everyday objects from your Mood Board you are to use Sketchup or Photography to create THREE RELATED FORMS that enclose space to various degrees:

  • closed
  • semi-open
  • open

(Each sculpture must include a figure to show scale)

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  1. Document the THREE FORMS with a set of photographs or Screen dumps.

(at least three per form)