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==''Experimentation''==
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===1. User - object interaction===
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In the Orange Lecture hall several seating arrangements were set up to see the response from people. The users were able to adapt to the experiment to suite their demands. The set ups varried from comfortable to obstructive seating layouts.
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<youtube width="800" height="520" left >TJszqSiY_kY</youtube>
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conclusions:
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- Bigger effort made to have a comfortable seat.
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- Diverse arangement of spaces, caters for larger user group.
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- People sit closer to their point of interest.
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- Person will adapt to given situation.
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- People only change elements when necessary.
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- Difficulties changing elements embarrass people.
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[[Image:Observation_.jpg|Test01|250px]]  [[Image:Observation_2.jpg|Test02|250px]]  [[Image:Observation_3.jpg|Test03|250px]]
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[[Image:Observation_3b.jpg|Test03|250px]]  [[Image:Observation_4.jpg|Test4a|250px]]  [[Image:Observation_5.jpg|Test04b|250px]]
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='''Site'''=
 
='''Site'''=
  
  
In front of BK-City (Delft) lies the "De Vries van Heyplantsoen". In this park we are given the freedom to design an intervention to improve the given situation. By improving the (qualities of) site we try to let more people enjoy and experience the site.
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The site  in front of BK-City, the "van heijplantsoen" has some nice quality's which are unique to a park. It has diverse vegetation, a nice view of open space and also the view to the build surrounding is really nice. However, the park is not being used. The thick borders and disruptive influences like sound make the park uninviting.
The goal of our proposal is to have more actors populate the site. In this way we make sure the qualities of the park won't get lost in time. By attracting people we add new/different qualities to the park -through an intervention which is able to adapt to the different needs of all the users.
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Simultaneously we will try to enrich ourselves with the Hyperbody way of thinking. The exact goals can be found under the[[atom07: Mission | '''Mission''']].
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[[File:diagram_site 1.png|250px]]        [[File:diagram_site 2.png|250px]]  [[Image:Kevin_Lynch_Sketch.jpg|250px]]
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<youtube width="300" height="196" left >84sCV8FNHlA</youtube>
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The video of the site demonstrates its emptiness. By doing similar experimentation to that of the seating arrangement in the Orange lecture hall, more interaction will take place. This will cause the site to flourish with more activities.  
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'''<u>[[Atom07: Site Qualities|Additional Information on Site Qualities]]</u>'''
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==''GPRS Mapping''==
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From Kevin Lynch’s empirical research on how individuals perceive and navigate through a site has led to research done using GPRS tracking devices for site analysis.
  
='''Site Analysis'''=
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[[Image:GPS_Analysis.jpg|GPRS tracking devices mapped three different activities on the site|800px]]
[[Image:SunAnalysis.png|220px|right|Sun Analysis_Ecotect]]
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[[Image:GPS_Analysis2.jpg|Overlapping Mesh from GPRS|800px]]
To come up with a good understanding of the site and all of it's influences, it is a necessity to do a [[atom07:Analysis | '''Analysis''']]. The focus point of the analysis gives one a focus point for the continuation of the project. In the analysis it becomes clear that the site possesses several "nice park" quality's. From the analysis we deduced that the target group that we would like to focus on is the academic community. This park is a fringe condition between different institutions. Many surrounding built fabric resembles this community, even local inhabitants form part of this group. But what do these people need? And how can we make the optimal combination of these slightly different groups?
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After our first analysis we have realised the need to have a deeper investigation and understanding of the site and actors. What are the qualities of the park? Where should the intervention take place? How big should it be? In the following few weeks, we will be concentrating on these questions - the investigation can be followed here:
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A mesh between different GPRS points is overlaid. The images show 3 different meshes; intimate (red), open space (blue), paths and nodes (white). On the different meshes are overlaid over each other to see the effect of how different activities are linked and intertwined. To conclude, the overlapping parts of the mesh creates hotspots for potential of a variety of programmes to occur without disrupting the original scheme of the park.
  
[[atom07:Analysis | '''Analysis''']]
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<u>'''[[Atom07: Research Validation | Research Validation]]'''</u>
  
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='''Technical Design Challange'''=
  
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The concept of having a changeable environment automatically is inherent to using new technique's. For this concept a concrete wall wouldn't work.
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For the execution of this project, exploration of possibilities were tested. The different grids are an exploration of possible grid layouts that may be appropriate for the site.
  
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==''Grid''==
  
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[[File:Diagram_shape_intervention-Model(color)small.jpg|800px|Multi Programmable space]]
  
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[[atom07: Large version lay out diagram | High resolution ]]
  
  
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Conclusion: Most functions are possible with a range of grid layouts. Irregular prove to be a bit inefficient in some set ups. A good approach to scripting techniques can overcome this problem. Irregular also delivers some interesting shape's and is not clear at first sight, which would fit the concept of ineffable space. Seperate grids spread around give some problems for the larger activity's, but can be a welcome addition to the space.
  
  
  
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Latest revision as of 11:54, 17 October 2011

Experimentation

1. User - object interaction

In the Orange Lecture hall several seating arrangements were set up to see the response from people. The users were able to adapt to the experiment to suite their demands. The set ups varried from comfortable to obstructive seating layouts.

conclusions:

- Bigger effort made to have a comfortable seat.

- Diverse arangement of spaces, caters for larger user group.

- People sit closer to their point of interest.

- Person will adapt to given situation.

- People only change elements when necessary.

- Difficulties changing elements embarrass people.


Test01 Test02 Test03

Test03 Test4a Test04b

Site

The site in front of BK-City, the "van heijplantsoen" has some nice quality's which are unique to a park. It has diverse vegetation, a nice view of open space and also the view to the build surrounding is really nice. However, the park is not being used. The thick borders and disruptive influences like sound make the park uninviting.

Diagram site 1.png Diagram site 2.png Kevin Lynch Sketch.jpg

The video of the site demonstrates its emptiness. By doing similar experimentation to that of the seating arrangement in the Orange lecture hall, more interaction will take place. This will cause the site to flourish with more activities.

Additional Information on Site Qualities

GPRS Mapping

From Kevin Lynch’s empirical research on how individuals perceive and navigate through a site has led to research done using GPRS tracking devices for site analysis.

GPRS tracking devices mapped three different activities on the site Overlapping Mesh from GPRS

A mesh between different GPRS points is overlaid. The images show 3 different meshes; intimate (red), open space (blue), paths and nodes (white). On the different meshes are overlaid over each other to see the effect of how different activities are linked and intertwined. To conclude, the overlapping parts of the mesh creates hotspots for potential of a variety of programmes to occur without disrupting the original scheme of the park.

Research Validation

Technical Design Challange

The concept of having a changeable environment automatically is inherent to using new technique's. For this concept a concrete wall wouldn't work. For the execution of this project, exploration of possibilities were tested. The different grids are an exploration of possible grid layouts that may be appropriate for the site.

Grid

Multi Programmable space

High resolution


Conclusion: Most functions are possible with a range of grid layouts. Irregular prove to be a bit inefficient in some set ups. A good approach to scripting techniques can overcome this problem. Irregular also delivers some interesting shape's and is not clear at first sight, which would fit the concept of ineffable space. Seperate grids spread around give some problems for the larger activity's, but can be a welcome addition to the space.


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