Abstract:
How can architecture overcome the traditional differentiation of inside and outside?
Architects tend to associate our inhabitation and movement within two spatial
realms, those being inside and outside. The connection between the two plays a
fundamental role in our relationship and understanding of the environment in which
we live in. The details of these connections are often neglected and standardised
ideals and components are regularly implemented without much consideration in
regards to the context in which they are being established.
The fundamental act of architecture is to define one space from another. Primarily
this means differentiating the inside from the outside (interactivearchitecture.org).
Perceptually and practically the worlds of interior and exterior are mutually
exclusive one cannot be in both at the same time, and yet traditionally they border
directly on each other. (Lo, 1986)
Through the exploration of the relationship between interior and exterior space a
focus will be given to the boundary condition. Looking into the details and material
expression which enable these connections and their ability and potential to blur
the boundary. Along with material properties and capabilities aspects such as
kinetic, interactive and dynamic architecture will be investigated and subsequently
implemented as a response to the interior, exterior relationship established.
Aim to achieve architecture, where one is able to interact with the structure and
help to adapt the space surrounding in order to accommodate the activities and
behaviour of the occupants whilst enabling a comfortable space in regards to the
climatic conditions. With an objective to live with nature and the surrounding
environment achieved through blurring the spatial boundaries, forcing one to
acknowledge and establish a simultaneous relationship where one can interact and
co-exist between the two realms. This will be enhanced through the integration of
the building into the landscape enabling the opportunity for the building to work
with the environment.
