I was inspired by the multi-layered lattice structure of the Louvre in Abu Dhabi, designed by Jean Nouvel, which covers the entire interior of the building, and the complex geometry is a reflection of the architectural mechanism. As their design styles and use of geometry and composition are similar, I have combined them to reflect better the structure, space, color, and light.

While working on the model, I came across a case I liked, Gordon Matta-Clark’s splitting project in New York, USA, which I particularly liked. To better understand the changes before and after the spitting, I combined them with the references I had found for this work and roughly recreated them on the computer. Then the cutting was done.

For the scale, it isn’t easy to find the exact dimensions, but based on the size and position of the doors and windows in the photos, I think it should be a not-too-spacious space. Slightly compact. The “splitting” broke this tension; the area became loose, and I tried to cut my model into the computer. I noticed the changes more clearly, and the different lighting in the software made the cut-out space even more fantastic. I always felt something was missing in the computer model compared to the photographs. I think it’s the “dilapidation” of the houses because the feeling of being old and worn is full of memories. And memories are another critical factor in giving people a sense of place. I also focused on cutting and staggering to get the light and shadow effect and incorporated my unique memories into my model.

In my future studies, I will pay more attention to the atmosphere of space, the use of temperature, light, materials, and sound, and the effect of distance on people’s senses.