Connection from the square to building

Ideas for the interactive skin of the building.



Idea i - FACES (remembrance)


People like to be remembered, be seen and be heard. That's what drives our shopping/fashion industry, we like to be seen and attract others. As people skate on the square, it captures their truest moments. They are not posing for a picture, or making funny smiles (like those on grad pics where u tilt your head and force a smile). That's why I want to plant camera around the reflecting pool where most of the activities generally happen. The camera will take pictures of the people there and send it a pixelized version of it back to the "building skin". Every pixel will be a round fluorescent tube, pretty much like our LCD monitors, only with big pixels (like the Friendly Alien project by Peter Cook in Graz. As people skate to the music, or sit around the pool in summer, they will be seen and be part of the square.

However, I think this idea only works around the reflecting pool, which doesn't involve the whole square. The interaction between the people, the square, and the building is still quite minimal.


Idea ii- LED Pressure Sensor (fun and interaction)


The sketch to the right explains the idea. The interaction between the building and the square is demonstrated. People can explore the whole square and see a response through the building. I'm still thinking of the winter condition for this installation when there is snow on the ground...


Idea iii- Weather Sensor (sweat and shiver)
This idea came from the different responds we have to the weather. When we are cold, we shiver our body and our teeth being to shake and make sound. When we are hot, we sweat and smell. When it rains and the sky turn grey, it makes us feel gloomy. This idea is still stands by itside and does interact with the square.