REFLECTIONS
HOW CAN THE MOVEMENT OF LIGHT WITHIN FORM CREATE HOLISTIC RESTORATIVE ENVIRONMENTS?
Studio 7, Fall 2024
Individual Project
SOFTWARE USED
SketchUp
Lumion
InDesign
PhotoShop
Illustrator
CONCEPT
Reflections is an environmental experience derived from the exploration of human connection to space and place, considering how the movement of light within space creates restorative environments. Originally inspired by the form and movement of water ripples, and light filtering through to underlying surfaces, holistic healing opportunities are created through the filtering of moving light within space
EXPLORATION
Research on the Gestalt theory and the Relief and Refugee was investigated to understand how space can positively impact its users and inform the design. An investigation of the elements and principles of design was influential to initial exploration and design development. The aspect of Form was explored and used as inspiration looking into organic forms inspired and observed within nature. The Principle of Movement was exploded through the sketching of organic forms observed from water. 3d exploration using various medians such as clay, moldable plastic sheets, and cellophane occurred. These 3D models explored how form and the movement of light through the form can inspire positive feelings. During this process, Reflections was realized.
MOVEMENT
Defines visual movement that can be observed. It can be identified as kinetic or implied movement, as well as how the viewer's eye moves through a composition.
FORM
Representing organic and geometric shapes in third place. Can be seen as spheres, triangular prism, rectangular prisms, and cones, as well as organic forms inspired by nature.
SOLUTION
Reflections final design is an experiential ceiling feature that takes on natural forms creating movement through the transference of light. The design embodies movement, light value, and organic forms to create a holistic restorative environment. Layering solid and opaque organic forms to create an optical illusion mimicking light reflecting through a prism-like body of water submerging the users into a restorative environment that uses implied hydrotherapy techniques. The base is comprised of a solid clay-like material draped and formed to mimic the movement of water, within the form are opaque texturized openings that allow light to filter through.
Reflections final design is an experiential ceiling feature that takes on natural forms creating movement through the transference of light. The design embodies movement, light value, and organic forms to create a holistic restorative environment. Layering solid and opaque organic forms to create an optical illusion mimicking light reflecting through a prism-like body of water submerging the users into a restorative environment that uses implied hydrotherapy techniques. The base is comprised of a solid clay-like material draped and formed to mimic the movement of water, within the form are opaque texturized openings that allow light to filter through.
