static to dynamic

savio had this very interesting idea the other day....a concept of a 'human wall' - of actual people! holding hands....a welcoming wall, one that wasnt intimidating in contrast to a 'material' divide. in case you're wondering about the context of this conversation, it was ideas for a visitor's lounge in church. we're not that weird.

made me wonder why we dont have divides that do not appear as the literal translation of the word.....to design walls that interact. we architects love talking about spaces that are dynamic, but eventually do we just end up with visual silence? aesthetic but not enganging? can we converse with a wall that's organic.....that changes colour & texture, look and feel with the sense of touch??

mili is a talented textile designer who works at srishti school of design. she's researching interactive textile designs.....that communicate, change patterns or colour depending on the user. its an intriguing study, and inspires questioning why we still sometimes live in the static when people, time and life are in essence, constantly changing....

static to dynamic.
stillness to life.
captured in spaces we live and work in, and products we use. we're getting there. slowly. but getting there:)