great video documenting Jennifer lee’s use of oxides in clay bodies, almost tempting them to the surface and in different directions.
https://www.wallpaper.com/architecture/tambacounda-hospital-manuel-herz-senegal – “our entry took the form of a proposal embedded in research and collaboration; not a building, but a suggestion of how to approach the project.’ Herz’ considered thinking won the competition.” Sometimes a way of thinking or design philosophy is better than an existing idea or plan when collaborating with other people or a community. Democracy of design…
https://www.wallpaper.com/design/verner-panton-exhibition-r-and-company-new-york – Verner Panton obscures the lightbulb in one lighting piece to “heighten the experience of form, material and quality of light” – I think the piece is about heightening or expanding the experience of light or being lit, is a lamp or light piece simply a manipulation of light?
in the clinic for example, the patient needs to be comfortable but also well lit to encourage a better diagnosis. A similar dichotomy exists in a dining environment; the diner needs to feel comfortable(if that is the restauranteurs wish) but also be able to see their food… singularly lit tables, or suspended, directed lighting
