The lightroom project, completed in Fall 2024, explores how light enters a space and how it affects the experience of the space. The goal of this project was twofold: to learn basic model making skills using foam board and to understand the diffusion of light in a closed space.
Another consideration was how the light would guide someone through the space. Because the right wall does not extend all the way to the floor, light is reflected from the other side. This creates a sense of intrigue, encouraging people to continue down the hall and to the right to find the “hidden” space. Additionally, the asymmetry of light on the left side of the back wall is a bit unsettling, pushing people towards the right, where the space continues.
Through this project, I learned how to work with foam board, the importance of iteration and exploration, and how light can alter the experience of a space.
Sydney L. Merrill 