Altered space: The transformative capabilities of colour and light in the architecture of Steven Holl and UN Studio

Fiona McLachlan

Altered space: The transformative capabilities of colour and light in the architecture of Steven Holl and UN Studio

Edinburgh College of Art

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Abstract

The paper will explore the transformative capabilities of colour and light in architecture through selected projects of two contemporary architectural practices. Colour, which is generated through the play of light, is never static and has the capability to be used as an instrument to tune and transform architectural space. Coloured glass has been used for centuries, although with the symbolism embodied in the window design as the primary intent and the interaction of the cast colours largely a secondary effect. Drawing on an interview with Ben van Berkel and Caroline Bos of UN Studio, based in Amsterdam, and considering the work of the American architect, Steven Holl, the paper argues that the metaphysical properties of reflected colour can be seen as instrumental to the synergic design of architectural space.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	AIC 2011, Interaction of Colour & Light in the Arts and Sciences, Midterm Meeting of the International Colour Association
Publisher	International Colour Association (AIC)
Pages	58-61
Number of pages	4
ISBN (Print)	978-3-033-02929-3
Publication status	Published - 7 Jul 2011
Event	AIC 2011, Interaction of Colour & Light in the Arts and Sciences, Midterm Meeting of the International Colour Association - Zurich, Switzerland Duration: 7 Jun 2010 → 10 Jul 2011

Conference

Conference	AIC 2011, Interaction of Colour & Light in the Arts and Sciences, Midterm Meeting of the International Colour Association
Country/Territory	Switzerland
City	Zurich
Period	7/06/10 → 10/07/11

Keywords / Materials (for Non-textual outputs)

Colour
architecture
light

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1 Article

Shifting and unstable: The role of colour and light in affording multiple readings of architecture
McLachlan, F., 11 Jan 2017, In: Journal of the International Colour Association (JAIC). 17 (2017), Special Issue, p. 28-37 10 p.
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Chromosome Conference
McLachlan, F. (Speaker)
27 Nov 2012
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McLachlan, F 2011, Altered space: The transformative capabilities of colour and light in the architecture of Steven Holl and UN Studio. in AIC 2011, Interaction of Colour & Light in the Arts and Sciences, Midterm Meeting of the International Colour Association. International Colour Association (AIC) , pp. 58-61, AIC 2011, Interaction of Colour & Light in the Arts and Sciences, Midterm Meeting of the International Colour Association, Zurich, Switzerland, 7/06/10. <http://www.aic2011.org/proceedings.php >

Altered space: The transformative capabilities of colour and light in the architecture of Steven Holl and UN Studio. / McLachlan, Fiona.
AIC 2011, Interaction of Colour & Light in the Arts and Sciences, Midterm Meeting of the International Colour Association. International Colour Association (AIC) , 2011. p. 58-61.

Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution

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Altered space: The transformative capabilities of colour and light in the architecture of Steven Holl and UN Studio

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