Friday, October 11, 2013

Conceptual Analysis

Stemming from the overarching project theme of HEALTH, my two initial concepts are derived from the following inspirations.

1)

  • Protractile (adj.) 

    • able to be extended or opened out
    • capable of being protracted, lengthened, stretched or protruded
Research on several cases of protraction throughout nature gives me the sensation of connectivity where parts of a whole are provided a limited range of freedom of motion and exploration. Examples include a cat's retractable claw, the wingspan of a bird and Da Vinci's Vitruvian Man. Hydraulic cylinders and hinges also express this protraction capability.


http://www.yesko.com/medical_illustrations/cat03.htm



http://www.equipoagora.es/Raices-de-europa/Europa-tiene-rostro-de-persona.htm


http://suka2sakkarep2ku.blogspot.com/2010_05_01_archive.html

2)

  • Cohere (v.) 

    • to stick together; be united; hold fast, as a part of the same mass
    • to be naturally or logically connected
    • to agree; be congruous
Similar to all natural forms, this inspiration expresses how the composition of elements cohere to make a whole. Muscle, bones, skin, organs etc. combine together to make the body. Below are some other examples. I feel that communities that have logical connections and natural circulation between spaces help promote a positive atmosphere for the public.



http://www.highqualitycarpet.com/how-to-get-rid-of-chewing-gum-thats-stuck-to-the-carpet-in-your-nj-home

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