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Between Light and Shadow
For a photographer, light is an essential element, but in Seattle, it is often ephemeral and fleeting. Inspired by Jun'ichirō Tanizaki’s In Praise of Shadows, the design aims to create a spatial experience that captures the subtle interplay between light and shadows across the four seasons. The exterior and the interior spaces are inextricably linked through a rooftop aperture, bringing light into the space, but also creating shadows from the forces outside. The space not only serves as a working laboratory for a photographer during the day, but it is also a beacon of light at night, acting as a guide for resident and reflects Seattle’s maritime history.
Foundation Studio
Professors: Jen Dee & Kim Pham
SITUATING
The project is located near the waterfront of Ballard, a neighborhood with deep ties to Seattle’s maritime history.
The project is located near the waterfront of Ballard, a neighborhood with deep ties to Seattle’s maritime history.
SPATIAL LOGIC
A spatial void is carved, simultaneously creating a path and a distinction between public gallery spaces and private working spaces.
INTENSIVE / EXTENSIVE
The spatial sequence begins with a compact and dark condition and ultimately arriving at a light-filled space that changes depending on the weather.
PATHWAYS
Time is a crucial element in photography. Here, it is expressed through circulation. The path that leads to the gallery space offers a contemplative journey through shades and shadow.
A spatial void is carved, simultaneously creating a path and a distinction between public gallery spaces and private working spaces.
INTENSIVE / EXTENSIVE
The spatial sequence begins with a compact and dark condition and ultimately arriving at a light-filled space that changes depending on the weather.
PATHWAYS
Time is a crucial element in photography. Here, it is expressed through circulation. The path that leads to the gallery space offers a contemplative journey through shades and shadow.