Moving atmospheres
Experimental Dwelling Inspired by Peter Sloterdijk's Bubbles: Spheres Volume I: Microspherology (1998)
Moving Atmosphere is a theoretical dwelling designed for quarantine purposes, exploring the psychological and sensory experiences of isolation. The project aims to create an environment that balances solitude with sensory engagement, providing a space that is both protective and connected to the external world.
Theoretical Framework: Inspired by Peter Sloterdijk's concept of "bubbles" as intimate spaces of coexistence, this design references works such as Annika Elisabeth von Hausswolff's "Attempting to Deal with Time and Space" (1997) and Ant Farm's "Inflatables" (1970) installation in Freestone, California. These precedents inform the creation of interconnected, spherical spaces that facilitate personal reflection and communal interaction, embodying the duality of isolation and connection inherent in quarantine.
In Sloterdijk's philosophy, the bubble symbolizes the visible manifestation of breath externalized, an awareness of the invisible air essential to our survival. It represents the amniotic sac—a living space that nurtures life—reflecting our innate need to protect ourselves from the outside world while remaining connected to it. This duality is central to the project's design, creating an atmosphere that oscillates between comfort and awakening, solitude and connection.
Model, Wood
Materiality and Sensory Experience:The dwelling features a diaphanous membrane that responds to environmental conditions, moving with the wind, resonating under rain, and inflating or deflating with temperature changes. This dynamic interaction with natural elements transforms the structure into a living sculpture of light and air, offering occupants an immersive experience that blurs the boundaries between interior and exterior spaces. The design encourages mindfulness and a heightened awareness of one's surroundings, aligning with contemporary architectural practices that emphasize sensory engagement and the creation of atmospheres that resonate with occupants on an emotional level.
