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by Sahar FikouhiSahar Fikouhihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18320020096740434520noreply@blogger.comBlogger40125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5425981692186770809.post-90884707697744213122015-05-29T12:08:00.000+01:002015-05-29T12:10:32.062+01:00Hermaton At BoschShine Arts Festival <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Sahar Fikouhihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18320020096740434520noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5425981692186770809.post-45056900668117512342014-09-19T14:08:00.000+01:002014-09-19T16:22:55.488+01:00Hermaton Update<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Sahar Fikouhihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18320020096740434520noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5425981692186770809.post-8356185411981962972014-05-24T13:08:00.000+01:002014-09-28T19:25:02.415+01:0012 months of ARki: Augmented Reality Architecture <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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What's so interesting about seeing an architectural model in AR?<o:p></o:p></div>
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for those of you that haven't come across the technology, it's a really
interesting medium to describe the narrative behind the design process in an
interactive manner. ARki
was a starting point to see how we could take all these architectural models
that exist already in every design firm and convert them into tools which allow
the user to explore the design in a more immersive way. Ideally
the challenge was predominantly concerned with design communication of
architectural drawings, and how you could package architectural models for a
mass audience. We
weren't just concerned with illustrating 3-D models in augmented reality alone,
the main focus of this product was to create bespoke interactive solutions that
really explain the narrative of the design in an innovative way.</div>
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Over
the last 12 months we have had lots of interesting projects that have allowed
us to push the boundaries of what is actually possible within augmented reality
architectural visualisation. Of
course the main challenge has been to do with the fact that
architects don't really work with low polygon models and we spend the
majority of our time trying to optimise these very complex high detail models
down to something which can be converted into AR. But
putting technicalities aside the main challenge for us is always on how we can
create interactive environments that truly describe the key functionalities of
each architectural design in real-time.</div>
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techniques and why does making an augmented reality app demonstrate the
building any better than an animation or 2-D visual. Well usually I would
answer that question by simply asking clients to have fun exploring the app followed
by 10 to 15 minutes of playtime....<o:p></o:p></div>
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like any standard 3-D animation, ARki is capable of demonstrating pretty much any
form of animation that is already achievable within traditional architectural
visualisation with the added bonus that you get to control these animations in
real-time. That
means you can demonstrate any key parameter that is unique to the
design such as solar shading, wind circulation, design options, material
options, sustainability and so much more at the click of a button, or in this
case at the click of multiple buttons depending on how many features you want
to showcase. On top of this, you get to view these models at any scale, anywhere in physical space, and in any angle you wish to experience the building, because for the first time since physical model making was invented, your ARki models exist in Augmented Reality, superimposed virtual models in the real-world, because funny enough Architects really do enjoy viewing their building designs from all sorts of funny angles. </div>
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potential for the platform in general. The main highlight for us has been being
able to add new interactivity features that are unique to each project, and
it's really exciting to see how each feature described the narrative of the
design from a new perspective. Looking forward to many more years of ARki mayhem. </div>
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Sahar Fikouhihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18320020096740434520noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5425981692186770809.post-83676933978529835572014-05-19T20:29:00.000+01:002014-09-28T19:25:21.497+01:00ARki projects: Augmented Reality architectural visualisation <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Some snippets of work we have done using ARki in the last few months. We are currently working on releasing a showreel which highlight some new interactivity features that we are working on for each project. Above is a screenshot of ARki in collaboration with Ian Simpson Architects for One Blackfriars tower. </div>
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Each project has allowed us to explore interesting interactivity features which highlight certain design considerations specific for each project. Above is a screenshot of a small portion of a master-plan proposal by OAOA, and in this project we got to incorporate a number of new functions including ecotect data, program analysis, and multiple design options. Looking forward to releasing a short video trailer very soon.<br />
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Sahar Fikouhihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18320020096740434520noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5425981692186770809.post-80885168073569187092014-05-15T12:56:00.000+01:002014-09-28T19:25:35.060+01:00Showcasing ARki-Augmented Reality Architecture <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
The last few Months we have been very busy spreading the word on how great ARki is for architects! here are a couple of snapshots of our presentations at Ian Simpson Architects and CGL.<br />
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Sahar Fikouhihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18320020096740434520noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5425981692186770809.post-57001657683938137542013-11-20T10:55:00.003+00:002013-11-20T11:04:26.812+00:00ARki in China<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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We had lots of fun showcasing ARki at taiyuan university of technology (China) to all the architecture students. </div>
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Sahar Fikouhihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18320020096740434520noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5425981692186770809.post-28524340589741679882013-09-16T11:26:00.003+01:002014-09-28T19:26:41.825+01:00ARki: Augmented Reality Architecture now available on the app store <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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ARki is now available on the apple app store as a demo project to showcase some of the base functionalities of augmented reality architectural visualisation:<br />
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Sahar Fikouhihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18320020096740434520noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5425981692186770809.post-24377473938593407762013-08-31T13:35:00.004+01:002014-09-28T19:27:15.660+01:00Introducing ARki: Augmented Reality Architectural Visualisation <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;">ARki showcases key interactive functionalities, including real-time shadow analysis, and material selection, by simply overlaying 3d models/information onto existing floorplans/siteplans. By viewing models in Augmented reality ARki also provides an added functionality to capture and record custom views of models in both movie and 2d still format. This allows users to save or share their recorded visualisations via email or social media directly from within ARki. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">So excited to announce that Hermaton has won an Auggie for best AR mobile App at AWE2013!!!!! thanks for all the votes! </span><br />
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We are really excited to be exhibiting our latest installation at AWE2013 in June, so if you are a fan of Hermaton, please follow the link below and vote for us in the best Augmented Mobile App category below:<br />
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Sahar Fikouhihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18320020096740434520noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5425981692186770809.post-62509210192761558512013-05-15T11:59:00.005+01:002014-09-28T19:28:26.968+01:00Hermaton: Enter the Grid (Augmented Reality Gaming)<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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exploration game designed as a large scale spatial installation, which follows
from our initial architectural prototype for “Grid”. Although available at
table top versions, the premise of this project lies in its capacity to harness
augmented reality as a spatial medium which transcends mere visualisation and
enters a dialogue between physical and digital space.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The large scale of the installation allows a
greater understanding of how augmented reality can affect us at an architectural
level and change the way we inhabit and perceive the built environment.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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design of a single machine which depicts the laws of the universe, as governed
by ancient hermeticism. The game uses a buzz wire maze which users can navigate
through, by weaving their device throughout the AR environment and attempting
to interact with the digital bulbs of the “Hermaton” machine. As each bulb is
switched on, the machine will slowly come to life and reveal the inner workings
of this ancient secret. The design of this environment provides both an
interactive and performance space which allows the user to fully immerse in a
new augmented physical landscape.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The AR
system is enlarged to occupy an entire room by covering each wall with
trackable markers which can be experienced on both Android and ios
devices.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The prototype was developed
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Our quest for the best augmented
reality experience has led us to create a game play environment which has
potential to be experienced at a variety of scales. A table-top version of the
app is available by printing the image marker located on our website (listed
below), however our future hopes for the game is to provide this immersive
experience in a number of large scale installations. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Our upcoming event will be in San
Francisco during Augmented World Expo 2013, where we will debut Hermaton at an
amazing 3m by 3m AR installation to allow users to physically navigate through
a full scale version of the App. We endeavour to satisfy as many AR enthusiast
as possible by striving to enhance our gameplay environment for the optimum AR
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Sahar Fikouhihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18320020096740434520noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5425981692186770809.post-47246819805220740542013-04-08T10:40:00.000+01:002013-10-04T20:29:55.622+01:00Introducing Hermaton (Augmented Reality Game and Architecture)<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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architectural space has capacity to open new portals of communication and encounters
into the built environment to change people’s behaviour in space. This can
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flexibility which citizens have in creatively expressing and humanising their urban
landscape. The lack of participation of citizens with their visual built
environment creates a detachment between occupants and their setting and therefore
minimises the opportunity for social interaction and self‐expression.
Furthermore our built infrastructure needs radical modernisation to keep up to
date with society and culture. This doesn’t automatically mean a physical
reconfiguration and re‐development of the built environment, but actually an
initiation of new uses induced into everyday environments to show how current
digital culture can re‐energise and claim territory in completely new ways.</span></div>
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incorporating new social experiences into the built environment which can transcend
the physical limitations of built infrastructure and the hierarchies who
govern our visual and social experiences. The use of augmented reality
technology in the architectural practice has potential to go beyond
visualisation of information and into the <b>creation of new meaningful spaces of
interaction and discourse. </b><b>These new locations can exist parallel to the physical
environment by </b><b>reclaiming existing architecture to augment through new
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<span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;">An interactive game installation is proposed across a number of sites in London, by introducing a social game intervention known as “Detonator”. The game design is configured based on key data relating to the use of landmines during war in many regions of the world, as well as the continued refusal of countries that have not joined an international convention to ban the use of landmines. This data is mapped on a spatial route around a shame pole marking structure which provides participants with information and interaction with gaming elements through an augmented reality application. A Mine Kafon is utilised in this interactive playground to serve as a mine detonator which is guided by the participants throughout the AR landscape in the quest for full eradication. The main goal of this project is to create gaming hot spots which utilize augmented reality to transform the city into a series of interactive playgrounds. This ideally responds to the cultural/social and political conditions of the site to create an installation which will be a contextually relevant to the area and make visible the underlining political concerns of the site.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;">The integration of technology which merges virtual data onto physical space has been deployed increasing in recent times. Furthermore the amalgamation of augmented reality technology into our visual perception beyond the limitations of mobile screens is already under construction through a multitude of wearable computing solutions in the form of glasses and lenses embedded with the necessary computing and tracking performance. The main focus of concern for this new paradigm of visual augmentation lies in the potential possibilities for incorporating new social experiences into the built environment which can transcend the physical limitations of built infrastructure and the hierarchies who govern our visual and social experiences. The use of augmented reality technology in the architectural practice has potential to go beyond visualisation of information and into the creation of new meaningful spaces of interaction and discourse. These new locations can exist parallel to the physical environment by reclaiming existing spaces to augment through new uses and programs. To enhance social activities and public expression in architectural spaces we can augment the environment with interactions which merge reality with digital practices that occur so often on social networking platforms. AR systems obey the open source principles, low capital costs and easily enhanced with human interaction and expertise. In this way the augmented reality architecture is a constantly developing system which can advance with mass involvement. An open architecture which is easily updated and regenerated based on growing and developing knowledge and expertise. Mixed reality lets us create architecture which isn’t invasive in the real world and doesn’t take up any physical space or material. AR provides a relevant method for choosing how to experience the built environment, as opposed to your experience being wholly guided by one hierarchical system. Furthermore AR has social consequences which can change the way we inhabit space to create time based architecture which allows for increased interaction in the public domain. Working with augmented reality provides a new outlet for reclaiming parts of an urban environment to provide a new use of space which is non-regulated, open source and social. In this way AR promotes free use of space, self-expression and occupancy in the quest for a responsive and adaptive public social space.</span></div>
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to address key characteristics which go beyond architectural criteria such as
shelter, aesthetics and environmental conditions. This new hybrid space must
offer uses that transcend the limitations of material architecture. The
strength of this architecture allows for integration with the local or global
network which provides uses beyond the local amenities of the site.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>From an architectural perspective, the
potential of AR provides an infrastructure which can be accessed globally
through the integration of participatory engagement with various online
portals. This architecture becomes a hybrid system which is completely location
specific, but is able to be accessed through an open network for increased
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<span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span">Hybrid space
combines the use of the World Wide Web to give people the power to be open
source, it gives us the control to take over space and introduce new
communities into the built environment as part of a network distributed media
which allows us to share information in a much more open manner. Hybrid space
allows us to use social media and online communities to also change the use of
space and provide new programmes into everyday environments as a form of time
based architecture which connects and represents a community across the World
Wide Web.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>People can share art and
information in public spaces to reach a location specific audience which would
often be impossible to reclaim in physical space alone. </span><span class="Apple-style-span">In augmented
reality, space can be viewed as an open, free, communal domain which is altered
and controlled by the public. The interactive qualities of the hybrid space
allow people to contribute to the experience of their landscape which can
provide an array of personalities, configurations to each location and
presumably create a closer bond with their surroundings. </span><span class="Apple-style-span">The significance of hybrid space becomes elevated through an
integration of responsive/ intelligent characteristics embedded within the
environment which can understand the requirements of inhabitants individually.
This architecture can cater for the changing needs of occupants through
functionalities which can be switched on and off, as well as understanding your
spatial locations, preferences and social networks. In this way, hybrid space
represents a true vision of time based architecture which continually adjusts
to user occupancy.</span></span></div>
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hybrid space consists of mixed reality applications which are integrated into
the everyday environments in the form of invisible, intangible interfaces which
connect to buildings or spaces to create new locations of social engagement and
interaction.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This methodology defines
architecture which is not simply designed through computation but more so one
which becomes computation through a fusion of social, physical and electronic
entities.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The superimposition of virtual
and physical space provides a method for exploring the way in which we connect
to buildings based on the user’s requirements.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
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requires ubiquitous computing to mediate the two dimensions.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></span></span></div>
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architecture is no longer focused on fixed programmes, but more on how we
utilise buildings and urban environment as shells or envelopes and superimpose
new activities. Architectural spaces need to provide a multiplicity of uses;
they have to be kept open, especially in dense urban context where the
turnover, change, human progression/activities is fast. Furthermore in times of
economic uncertainty, the possibilities to redevelop or construct a new
structure to accommodate new uses become more difficult. The development of
technology however, has a critical role in changing the way people communicate
and view society, as well as how it can transform the way businesses deliver
services and engage with the public. In augmented reality space, it becomes
possible to advance the needs for social progression using new ways of
inhabitation which is flexible to occupants.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>This flexibility is integral to the core essence of hybrid space, which
allows people to inhabit buildings for a multitude of different tasks. The
inclusion of augmented space within material architecture allows buildings to
become hubs of cross disciplinary activity, possibly eliminating the need for
single use buildings and satisfying the need for new infrastructure in a much
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benefit of hybrid space addresses how architecture can respond to frequent
change; this involves change regarding social, environmental, and political
factors. Moreover the introduction of an augmented layer into the built
environment considers how architecture’s significance changes in relation to
its context. The hybridity of material and digital space allow for architecture
to embrace cultural and social shifts and accommodate flexible and adaptive
design strategies.</span></span></div>
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spatial configuration for real-time gaming at an architectural scale. This
project showcases a prototype of the AR environment devised at one to one scale
to test the possibilities of augmented reality in the built environment. The
project uses a simple architectural maze which people can navigate through in
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 14px;">This project aims to explore new ways of inhabiting and interacting in social spaces. To </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 14px;">enhan</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 14px;">ce social activities in architectural spaces we can augment the space with interactions which merge reality with digital practices which occur on social networking platforms. More people partaking in the augmented space results in a much more dynamic environment and heightened social engagement. </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 14px;">To propose a new way of experiencing and circulating through the city, an architectural playground that allows for increased social engagement with the building and the objects within. These include gaming hot spots which utilize mixed reality to transform the city with interactive playgrounds</span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">The use of augmented
reality technology in architecture was evaluated in light of creating new
meaningful spaces of interaction and discourse which can be non-regulated, open
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architecture can impact on urban space. This technology presents a new
methodology for implementing some of the key ideas on temporality, and
adaptation, social participation and improvisation in the quest for achieving
democratic alternatives to occupation and inhabitation in public space.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The synthesis of AR and physical space has a
profound impact on shaping human interaction in the same manner as the internet
and mobile phones have in recent times. Moreover the overlay of data onto our
visual experience fosters new levels of engagement which can radically
transcend the limitations of stationary screen based information. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The quest for hybrid spaces of the future
should mediate the superimposition of digital and physical in a way which can
enrich the experience and inhabitation of the occupants in a site specific
manner. This technological liberation should provide citizens with new forms of
expression and an extension to the physical, social and cultural
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Sahar Fikouhihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18320020096740434520noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5425981692186770809.post-26744763630700603512011-11-17T22:40:00.005+00:002011-12-27T17:36:17.344+00:00Digital Ouija<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="480" mozallowfullscreen="" src="http://player.vimeo.com/video/32414459?title=0&byline=0&portrait=0" webkitallowfullscreen="" width="650"></iframe>
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The i-Ouija is centred on the notion of how we can enhance reality with the use of an additional method of communication with unseen dimensions. This prototype is an example of how we can integrate existing technologies such as smart phones with ancient forms of inter-dimensional communications such as a seance. The iphone in this project acts as a portal to new dimensions that we can’t necessarily see. This project was inspired by the the late Steve Jobs who revolutionised the mobile phone with smart technologies such as the iPhone. The question wheel is also governed by subjects which steve jobs mentioned in his Stanford commencement speech in 2005, and the message system relays some quotes from that speech. </div>
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This project is clearly hypothetical and although the device captures some of the key tools in traditional ghost hunting events, such as compass and wind chimes, the question and answer system is purely governed on an automated circuit which responds to an input signal from the neighbouring installation. </div>
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Overall the key aims of the project are to merge the ideas of virtual reality with the physical environment. The physical device helps to enhance the use of digital media and materialise the power of digital technology. Technologies that cater to augmented reality will act as portals that link you to information, communities and destinations in real-time.</div>
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<br />Sahar Fikouhihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18320020096740434520noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5425981692186770809.post-17489523283596298772011-10-20T10:45:00.000+01:002011-10-20T10:45:36.588+01:00Haunt<span style="font-size: x-small;">I came across this project recently by usman Haque and I think its pretty interesting and somewhat relevant with my current work! </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">"Using humidity, temperatures and electromagnetic and sonic frequencies that parapsychologists have associated with haunted spaces, this project aims at building an environment that feels "haunted": a non-visual architecture."</span>Sahar Fikouhihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18320020096740434520noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5425981692186770809.post-22677882792730148622011-10-11T17:39:00.003+01:002011-11-08T14:42:32.895+00:00Ghost Mediation!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">I think the title says it all! a digital ouija board that communicates with ghosts through mobile technology! </span><br />
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<br /><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">If we assume that superstring theory is correct, the idea of a
world consisting of 10 or more dimensions is one we will have to come to terms
with and try and understand. However how is it really possible to provide a
visual representation of a higher dimension that will truly satisfy the human
mind? Although this is a topic which has fascinated artists throughout history,
this exercise was conducted to try and break down some simple principles
concerned with how we 3-dimensional beings would perceive the built environment
from the 4<sup>th</sup> dimension.</span></span></span><br />
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Abbott, </span></span><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;">a Square (the main character in Flatland, 2d dimensional world) travelled
to Lineland(1 dimensional world), where he could see their entire world at
once. The King of Lineland at first doesn’t know who is talking to him, because
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moved into the 4<sup>th </sup>spatial dimension, we would be able to see our
world at all once. We would see the interior and exterior of the built
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