Architectural Jewelry by Joshua DeMonte

3D printed jewelery for those with an adventurous architectural soul.





My jewelry objects mimic ancient architectural elements activating the space surrounding the body and altering the viewers perception of the wearer. My work has replaced the traditional embellishments of jewelry objects with the details of traditional architectural form. The objects have become jewelry that have defined architectural space around the body, altering our perception of the figure.











Source: http://blog.ponoko.com/2009/11/24/architectural-jewelry-by-joshua-demonte/

Architecture & Spatial Inquiry

by Lead Pencil Studio.

A new voice in the emerging field created from the interdisciplinary overlap of architecture and site specific art. Their creative output is informed by their dedication to independent research in structural typologies and the visual arts. The spaces, objects and buildings resulting from their studio process establish new territories that surprise and alter perceptions. Annie Han and Daniel Mihalyo are professional architects and artists who utilize unconventional architectural systems and new media to explore issues of spatial perception. They are the principals and founders of the Seattle architectural and installation art firm Lead Pencil Studio and the 2008 recipients of the Prix de Rome in architecture.

Source: http://superfluouscity.tumblr.com/page/2

The Spirit of London ~

Perception and Communication

Perception often occurs when people gather a stereotype of what they perceive a person to be like, Mullins (2010) suggests that we all have our own ‘world’, our own way of looking at and understanding our environment and the people within it .


How is people different in perception? (what might affect the perception )

This could be due to the many things which such as age, gender, race, attitudes, values, beliefs, past experiences, stereotypes and background. Things seen or heard in the media is often the underlying cause of these perceptions and interpretations.


What is Perception?

Robbins et al, 2010 suggested that perception, is the process by which individuals organise and interpret their sensory impressions in order to give a meaning to their environment.

How long does it take to be performed?

Perceptions are often made with being in the presence of someone in thirty seconds, very quickly. These first impressions are often what influence the way a person is perceived.

Charles Handy suggested that there are four cultures including Power, Task, Person and Role Culture. Person culture relates mostly to perception and communication, it involves people being able to fully express and make decisions for themselves. It is essential that especially within a work/ institution environment that there is good communication otherwise conflict can be caused.

What is communication?

 is a process that requires a sender, a message, and an intended recipient also the imparting or interchange of thoughts, opinions, or information by speech, writing, or signs.

Source: http://jademoule.blogspot.co.uk/2011/04/perception-communication.html

ReferencesJane Godson lecture notes (Week 9)
Books
Mullins, L,J. (2009) Management & Organisational Behaviour. 9th Ed. Essex: Pearson Education Limited
Online
CIPD Survey results. How to improve staff Communication [Online]. Available from:Peoplemanagement.co.uk/pm/articles/2010/07/how-to-improve-staff-communication.htm [Accessed 10th April 2011]
Dictionary. Definition of communication [Online]. Available from: Dictionary.reference.com [Accessed 10th April 2011]
Lancs. Perception Images-chapter four [Online] Available from: Lancs.ac.uk [Accessed 10th April 2011]

~Research Method~

Perception and Architecture

Optical illusion can play a subtle role in everyday living – even affecting how architecture is constructed.

Did you know that the Parthenon was designed to correct an illusion? 

Its outer columns are thicker at the top and angled inward at a slant so that from certain viewpoints the building appears to stand tall and straight.

A. represents the front of a template as it should appear

B. represents its appearance (exaggerated) if it were actually built like without compensations for optical illusions

and it was built in :

Perception of place is important. It embeds within occupant memory and influences an occupant’s learned history or experience of that place. Because of perception architectural vantage points and approaches are often celebrated. For example, a massive exterior can add an element of surprise for that delicately floated interior space. 

Illusions that impact occupant perception can be cleverly used by architects in design. The key is to know that you are using them and to take full advantage as you exploit their influential qualities.

Sources: http://sensingarchitecture.com/175/perception-and-illusion-in-architecture/, http://www.glogster.com/jverchin/parthenon/g-6m9uc410up0lrapda3j8va0?old_view=True

~Research Method~

How to reach an environmental Design?

Firstly:

Create a Pattern Observation:
1 - Translation patterns and classified into groups.
2 - Classified turning it into a form of the housing code.
3 - Later transformed into design standards in the future.

Also take the Social norms into account :
A- Data collection:
With a focus on hidden function of a particular behavior or perception.
B- Patterns analysis :
Vary in different societies and cultures.
C- Translate it into design standards.
D- Make decisions depending on the design criteria.

Example:
 Homes in South Carolina (for working class):
Children under six are usually play in the west of the house this necessitates a permanent place of mother's work (kitchen) to be in the west for a permanent surveillance of their children and this necessitates the presence of children in back yard games.
Children over six to adolescence are often allowed to drive bikes or skis on the streets near their homes unless there is crowded street.

By studying these patterns:
When planning for these children need to put some of the decisions:
1 - Playgrounds for children are located in a way that all houses are participating in the surveillance process .
They predicted that will transform the attention of the parents ..
2 - For the amateur cycling they developed play areas that are separated from the street and has only one entrance, plus security points to reduce the speed of cars.

~Research Method~

Silence~

Greenwich, London, GB