Spaces: compress and expand
1. In an environment, we can use the architect’s trick of compression and expansion to create drama and heighten anticipation.
2. The procession through compression and expansion makes me think of how we “breathe with a space.” We develop or adopt its rhythm, its tempo.
3. We might want to be aware of how we systematically open and close the space. Do we design it to be regular and predictable? Or, is just the opposite? Having predicibility might be a foundation for creating a sense of serentity. Introducing irregularity might help build a sense of drama and excitement.
Table and table-less exhibits
Table displays can create a barrier to interaction—especially for children who might not be able to engage because of their height. Removing the barrier can create something more inviting.
Table exhibit
Table-less exhibit
