aGAINST THE TYRANNY
ARCHITECTURE/ LANDSCAPE/ INTERIOR/ DIGITAL/ INSTALLATION
ARCHITECTURE/ LANDSCAPE/ INTERIOR/ DIGITAL/ INSTALLATION
Reimagining Public Space
Through Acts of Defiance
Design Advisor: Karen Lohrmann
Summer 2023, SCI-Arc
Location: 532 S Olive St, Los Angeles, CA 90013
125 Paseo de la Plz, Los Angeles, CA 90012
535 Alameda St, Los Angeles, CA 90012
Individual Work
Software: Rhino7, Photoshop, After effects, Illustrator, Indesign, Auto CAD
Handwork: 3D print, sanding, painting, CNC cut, laser cut, braiding
Los Angeles serves as a quintessential illustration of this phenomenon, defined by its fragmentation, particularly concerning public amenities. In his seminal work, "Quartz City," Mike Davis delves into the encroachment of private interests on the public sphere, unwelcoming public facilities, and the perpetuation of racial segregation. Varied perspectives within the city have spawned an ongoing series of acts of defiance.
Chapter 1: The Bench
From the user's vantage point, these actions emanate from creativity, empowerment, and sociocultural attributes. Through meticulous documentation and comprehensive analysis of observed misconduct in downtown Los Angeles, I have curated four emblematic acts that give voice to four narratives, spanning a wide spectrum in terms of scale and societal implications. Furthermore, the locales where these narratives unfold will be revisited and meticulously defined.
In response to the inhospitable nature of LA's benches, users have responded with dramatic and diverse behaviors. This occurrence encapsulates a silent struggle between those in authority and those who resist. Through an exaggerated performance art, this reciprocal game is vividly recorded, inviting further irony and introspection...
Bench Details (1)
Chapter 4: The Boundary
The current state of Pershing Square deviates considerably from its original intent. Its geometric symmetry, cultural significance, and monumental stature hold limited appeal for citizens. Individuals tend to inhabit their own individually-scaled spaces within the square, coexisting without interference or interaction. In their perception, the space resembles an overlap of familiar borders. Elements within these boundaries are poised for enhancement and restructuring...
Elements within Boundaries
Performance Art Video
Bench Details (2)
Chapter 2: The Concave Mirror
A cluttered street corner hosting a well-dressed band is an unforeseen sight for urban planners. A sequence of events near the Metropolitan Prison has metamorphosed a negative and unwelcoming space into one that is inclusive and inviting. An intriguing mirror further amplifies this positive transformation...
Line of Sight Guidance
Different Time Renderings
Prison Perspective
Physical Model
Chapter 3: The Strip
A square without any function has been used by local Mexicans with various possibilities. People's spontaneous behavior is vividly and delicately displayed here. They re-planned the square in various ways to form their own zone. And the shadows formed by the strips help them reconstruct the whole square autonomously in a non-intervention way...
Line Elevation
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