Is it merely appearance that determines what we define as interior design? Are there lower-status functions that face insurmountable challenges to being accepted within social, representative spaces? The degree project \u201cBeauty and the Beast\u201d addresses this dichotomy by reimagining gym equipment (a cable machine), as an integral part of our visible living environment, as an armoire (large cabinet). By implementing a specific ornamental language, manifested through a synergy of analogue and automated digital tools, the project explores how function, forces and values can be communicated through expressive form. <\/p>\n
My contribution to the field lies in challenging norms by allowing a mechanical function to adopt a crafted expression that evokes curiosity and affection rather than signalling \u2018gym\u2019. The work provides utility in contexts where physical activity seeks integration without dominating the visual identity, such as residential and social environments. In this framework, ornamentation is valuable for engaging the viewer and user on both an emotional and, subsequently, a cognitive level.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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