Intangible Mediums: Image as Material

In architectural design, a dichotomy traditionally exists between the tangible constructs of solid and void, addition and subtraction. However, within this binary framework lies a nuanced, yet underexplored, domain: a realm characterized by the absence of materiality, yet still holding purpose and significance. This liminal space, between tangible and intangible, could benefit from a deeper examination of its potential and function within architectural discourse.

This research aims to examine and articulate the role of non-tangible mediums in architecture and design, with a particular focus on the ephemeral and elusive qualities of light projections, illusions, spatial voids, and the “membrane” that is created when the intangible converges with tangible architecture.

When reapproaching spatial design by examining the inherent qualities of projected images as a material, how can thoughtful integration of these elements reinvent and expand the program of architectural spaces?