5- Workspaces 2 Location Location Location

Choosing a location had to be dependant on the ability to project effictilvely within the area aswell as it being within Stonehouse itself.

The first location i was looking at was Cremyll street, which is towards the south of Stonehouse. I chose this area because they contain glass bus shelters, which i think would be a really interesting surface to project onto. They are also their own small environments, places where people go to excape the weither or sit while waiting for a bus. this relates the the origional dome idea, the idea of an environment, this is a more real and solid environment however even if the walls are glass and transparent, unlike the invisible or 100% transparent (physically nonexistant) walls.

The progection i would havto project on would have to be just as understandable when viewed in reverse because i would like the projection to also work like a tv screen to the people in the bus shelter. There is an issue with this however if i project head on , then people in the seats wouldnt be able to see much as the light from the projector would shine in their eyes. also the nature of the transparent surface would meen some of the image would transfer through to the back of the bus shelter.

Here is an example image which im going to use to show how i think the projection would work. usint contrasting geometric shapes and colours to make it show up.

Here is my visualisation of the projection on the chosen surface and how people would look when sitting within the shelter. I have darkened the origional image to simulate night, which would be the conditions in which we would have to project in order for the projections to show up.

The second and more visually solid place i have looked at for a projection site is at the back of C103 a popular club in the heart of Union Street. The site is visible from the smoking area of the club and at night is buzzing with activity so we wouldnt have a problem with finding people to see it.

Below: is a panoramic image of the are behind C103, showing great potential for projecting video. its a very dirty and grimy area of stonehouse. Getting darker quicker then other areas because its surrounded by buildings not allowing a lot of light in.

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This image shows 3 possible positions for the projection to take place, my favourite being where the stairs are located. as this creates a challenge to use this 3D surface to its full potential. it is also in a man made alcove surrounded on 5 of its six sides making it sheltered aswell as dark. The curved walls on the other two sides make the other surfaceses uite interesting visually, plus they also have a different texture to the rest of the walls as they are bocked in windows. blocked in by rough breeze blocks creating a geometric textured surface in itself.

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This is my graphical light study of the alleyway. for the best view click on the link for the image to be enlarged. the area i was planning on projecting was the section on the left where there is mainly black with a batch of white. this would be the best area as we would have less area for the light to be dispursed. the area on the right which is drker is the back of C103 where the smoking area is whis is facing the area where im hoping to project our groups final outcome. This image really brings out the grungy nature of the alleyway in a cortoon esque form, the dark corners and sections making it seem eerie yet mysterious. what could be lurking round the corner? it also shows how naked and bare the area is when people arent present, i think if i were to recreate this image on a wednesday night it would tell a completely different story.

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4- Workspaces 2 Wi-fi Environments

This was Toyota's marketing technique for the launch of the 3rd generation Prius Hybrid in 2010. They were first brought to Boston but have now moved to major cities across the USA. Working on the idea their new Prius offers virtually everything you need in a car, "advanced technology, extra power, space, safety and 50 miles per gallon – all while providing what nature craves most: fewer smog-forming emissions." with there theme “Harmony between Man, Nature and Machine.” So there campaign was to visualise and present this in an idea which the public could see and relate to. So they created these 18 foot high solar panel daisies with free wi-fi connectivity ,power and enough comfortable seating for 10 people. visualisation of nature, using environmentally friendly energy providing a free service which anyone can use. They not only brighten up the environment visually but give you the idea of clean technology. well...“Harmony between Man, Nature and Machine.”

In the design you can see that the solar panels have been placed behind the petals and around the upper stem making the most of the organic spanning of the flower. the leaves have been used to advertise there product and add to the message which they are trying to show. you can see the erganomic design of the seating area which is in a natural green. The power sockets are based around the edges of the seating area. These environmentally friendly communication ports are a truely creative way of getting a concept of a car accross to the public.

3- Workspaces 2 Postcard

Here is my submission for the Stonehouse postcard. based on my previous ideas of the wi-fi biodomes i placed them in position where a row of terrace houses would be, this is how i imagine the domes to look as a visual space.