Concept

The connection between people and wall can be direct and transient. The function of the wall is predefined by designer, so the major attribute of the space is limited to a small category.

Even the slightest intervention would change the attribute of a predefined physical space. Such as a painting on the wall would attract people gathering, a wall full of advertisement would disperse the crowd. The information people passively receive is simple and sometime blind.

As we understand the fact that there is always a person experiencing the space in a particular way. We tried to create a space that is changing and moving correspondin to people’s motion. So that people can decide what they what and the movement of people can be reflected and memorized through choreographed visual effect. The changing image on the wall give people privilege to design their own space, meanwhile the identical movement among different people would display on the wall so that one can identify whether his or her movement is unique. The wall can share the sense of acceptance and belonging.

Working theory

We use mapping to trace people’s movement and gesture to generate the dynamic effect on the wall. The database we designed can store and compare information so we can learn how people act different in front of the wall.

Implementation

The project located at Mango West coast plaza, Shanghai. It discussed the possibility of mapping improve living quality. Our installation was a miniature experiment of people interact with environment. The project can be developed into various forms, exploring potential of floor, wall and space,leading to the transformation of life style.

Fabrication