Jenga 1.0: Kit of Parts

When this project was first assigned to us, I had no idea what to expect. It is always interesting to see what your initial thoughts are to a project and how this varies with the final outcome. We each were to draw one concept word which would be our inspiration for each of our three spaces. When drawing the word kiss, I immediately thought of red and pink, hearts, and the Mae West Lips chair...much too literal. I went to my desk and immediately wrote down feelings and emotions behind a kiss. My first reactions to this word was the initial feelings one has towards a first kiss. There is a sense of anticipation, discovery, and exploration. The idea of being "sun-kissed" was suggested by Patrick. This space developed into a place of serenity and feeling at one with the sun rays pouring in. My last interpretation of the word kiss was the feelings and trust behind a kiss in families and other cultures around the world. In all three of my spaces, I really tried to make sure the right interpretation of the concept word fit with the experience of the set dimension sizes. Every room had to evoke those certain emotions one might feel during a first kiss, being sun-kissed, or accepting a kiss in a family/culture setting.

[Sun-kissed]

11'x32'-4"

2 columns, 1 wall

In this particular space, I felt it appropriate to put "sun-kissed" in the smallest space. Feelings of relaxation and serenity deserve a space in which the individual can focus on themselves. With all the windows being on one wall, it shines differently of the curved ceiling, allowing sun rays to bounce off your skin. The bed situates itself in between the two columns as though it embraces the individual as they lay down much like the sand surrounds your body at the beach.

[Bonding]

22'x 32'-4"

2 solids

In this space, I wanted to explore the idea of a kiss in a family and culture setting. This seemed most appropriate in the larger space to parallel the idea of large communities, friendships, and families. I chose to use two solids in the space to incorporate the idea of bonding and stacking to build up the idea of trust. Within trust takes strength and the rectangular shape alludes to fortitude.

[Anticipation]

22'x22'

2 walls, 1 column

In this particular space, I chose to explore the anticipation one feels before a first kiss. The two walls gradually become wider to resemble the growing feelings one can have for someone after a kiss. As the walls lead one to the opposite end of the room, one anticipates what will be around the corner. On one side, the living and bedroom occur. On the other side lies the kitchen. I chose to elevate the bedroom to heighten the anticipation and create even more exploration to the most intimate area of the space, alluding to the idea of hierarchy. I chose to place this interpretation of the word kiss in the equal dimension room because in a first kiss, the feelings of both people are equally important. It takes the emotions behind two people to create the anticipation behind a first kiss.