VII. Water: a Phenomenal Lens
Water is a major character of experiencing thus we know it as “phenomenal lens” and its powers are:
A. Reflection
B. Spatial reversal
C. Refraction
D. Transformation of light rays
In autumn colors are more intense as they are reflected by the water or imagine sunlight refraction in crests of wavelets.
Description: Autumn
Description: Sunlight Flickering of Water
Fukuoka 1989, Japan, as a case study for "Refraction":
"Four active north facing voids interlock with four quiet south facing voids to bring a sense of the sacred into domestic life. To ensure emptiness, the south voids are flooded with water, generating flickering reflections." -Steven Holl
Watch Video Below: VOID SPACE/HINGED SPACE HOUSING by Steven Holl
This water shows immediate changes of wind by changing refraction of water and if rain pours down it’s an absolute evidence and clouds passing the water is their mirror and also for twilight. [it’s what modern urban life has immobilized poetry and weather forecasting ability in today’s life.]
Description: Feel the Situation
Characteristics of water as an opportunity in design to create sacred spaces are:
A: transformation of light through material
Description: Materials and Transformations (Refraction)
B: Mythic magical phenomena of refraction which is almost always created by water.
Description: Mythic Magical Phenomena of Refraction
-Farzam Kharvari
Please feel free to ask your questions in comments below or contact me through my profile and as always your suggestions are always welcomed ;)
References: Questions of Perception
Link to Steven Holl's project: http://www.stevenholl.com/projects/fukuoka-housing
The photos belong to Shutterstock, solar.physics.montana.edu, Bigshot Camera, Gizmodo, joemamerphoto.photoshelter.com, media.gettyimages.com, Graphic Design Junction
© 2017 Farzam Kharvari ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
As the world is developing its way of communication, we, the architects need to be more curious on stuff around us! Rise of different philosophies around the globe, rapid growth in our awareness, transformation of communication types and many more items around are leading the ARCHITECTURE to an absolute new brand of its roots! It is time to ask: are we, the TRANSFORMERS or are we the results of TRANSFORMATIONS of GENIUS LOCUS (the protective spirit of a place)?
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