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Fig. 1 The expression of monotony is prevalent. Nothing in the room catches our attention. |
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Fig. 2 We vaguely perceive that this room seems to be shorter and wider than the room in Fig. 1. According to the Gestalt law the two doors communicate with each other across the width of the corridor. The vertical reliefs define the height, at the same time as they soften the expression of rigidity from the walls. |
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Fig. 3 Instead of repainting the walls every ten years it would be more practical to vary the colours of a room with light. It is possible to change the colours according to the seasons, so why not choose this warm atmosphere for the winter and consider changing the colour to a light green-blue for a hot summer day. Imagine the cooling effect this might have inside a building crowded by people running to and fro. In a period of the year with little sun, we should at least introduce a touch of yellow. |
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Fig. 4 We are able to "read" the openings very clearly. The corridor is perceived as a space between separate volumes. The altered position of the elements in the back wall strongly contributes to reduce the previous expression of monotony. The interplay of light and form accentuates the movement of the wall, which in a generous way invites us to continue to the right. |
These experiments have been performed with the inspiring help of Jürgen Spelda who also took the photographs.
