The Spatial Ecologies Lab is an interfaculty research initiative collaboratively hosted by the School of Architecture and the School of Design. It serves as a dynamic platform for advanced exploration of environmental and spatial challenges, combining the strengths of both disciplines. The Lab supports research candidates at Master's and PhD levels, fostering interdisciplinary inquiry that bridges architectural, ecological , and design perspectives.
The Spatial Ecologies Lab exhibtion presents an exploration of architecture, art, and design, in a series of projects that examine our relationship with the built and natural world.
Drawing from the greater Wellington region, the works originate from intensive fieldwork, embracing the tactile, audible and and visual materialities of the environment. Through innovative methods these projects challenge static interpretations of the natural environment.
Freddie Cross Considering a 4D Site Model
In recent years the field of architectural site analysis has evolved significantly, driven by advancements in drone technology and data processing capabilities. Drone based 4D site modelling can provide nuanced understanding of sites, tracking temporal shifts and environmental changes that are critical for resilient architectural design.
Luke Campbell Ornate Chronicals
Dhairya Chhaya Social Computer Interface
Exploring the development of a 'social computer interface' - a system designed to democratise the architectural design process by enabling public participation through a digital platform.
Yufan Chen Looking at Depth
The visual novel is a type of game that takes the form of digital interactive fiction. visual novels usually use fixed illustrations, this research explores using a changing Depth of Field to enhance immersion in the visual novel.
Jie Jin Extended Performance
Street performances are an essential part of urban culture, fostering community and social interaction ans reflecting the artistic pulse of a city while serving as a catalyst for cultural exchange. This research explores the transformative potential of Augmented Reality (AR) technologies to enhance the street performance experience.
Mitchell Johnson Echoes in Synaesthesia
Integrating fluctuating natural elements - such as sound noise and light - into architectural design may not only improve sensory experiences but also challenge traditional boundaries between built structures and the environment.
Calvin Molina p:k Eco-Systemicity
'p:k' has a goal to revive the human's position in the natural ecosystem through design strategies, currently focusing on food fermentation.
Images:
100 hours of flight, Freddie Cross, (2024), Technologies used: Moving image Drone, Still image, LiDAR Scanning, Photogrammetry