Site Selection

Behavior analysis formulated the following: The device responds to light and specifically movement. More importantly it is the disruption of that movement that stimulated the device. I see the device as parts of a 'living system' , the subconscious, instinctual drive as part of the device it self and the proscenium as another living system like muscular or breathing that naturally operated without direct stimulus from the outside world. The device interrupts that movement of the proscenium through the interaction the device has with environmental stimulus. The space created is related to the interface between man and machine seen through interruption in geometries and fluctuations in traces. Movement and indirect movement manipulates the space created by the device. Indirect vibration through tensile forces in the structure. There is definitely an element of the uncanny , and the subconscious of the device and the unconscious reaction from outside stimulus to the uncanny nature that are a big part of this. But also the progression of structure and the elements of span play another important role. Communication of movement into space and indirect movement into space.

Also scale seems to be a growing role in the project, as it has progressed the linear action has spread and the device growing.

After exploring the point Douglas area, i was drawn to abandoned sites and burnt down buildings, but the voids interested me more. For example the dead end created by the railway border, and i envision spanning the space between bordering building or structures. After discussion with Patrick, spanning the railway might be a consideration of a site. Existing CPR building and old platforms and tunnels that bridge this division between north and south point Douglas ope for opportunity. I need to find point of crossing, and explore the opportunities within that division.

In regards to systems , electrical and tensile structure are interests for me. Perhaps the tensile structure become electrical conduits for communication between the two, further exploring the double aspect of interface.