Jardin Cosmique - Holokinetism - by K-soul
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Architectural concept of the Jardin Cosmique
A poetic space modelled on the human
The space Jardin Cosmique is an architectural artwork modelled on the human being. It offers various
ways to our spiritual core: Our "Jardin Cosmique". This space is an inductor of humanity.
The architectural expression of the human organism
The human organism is schematically constituted by the interaction of three "systems": The neuro-
sensory system has its centre in the in the cranium; the metabolic system is mainly located in the
abdomen; these two poles are intertwined and equilibrate themselves in a dynamic way in the rhythmic
system which has its centre in the thorax. These three organic levels are already present the in embryonic
stage of the parenchyma, consisting of endoderm, mesoderm and ectoderm.
The space "Jardin Cosmique" is polarized on one side by angular volumes, they are expressing
mineralization processes, typical for nervous substance; it's the place of thought and consciousness. At
the opposite pole, metabolic processes are predominant: round forms and curved lines are expressing
dynamical processes of organic combustion. As the thorax, the intermediary space dynamically links these
two poles. It's the place of the heart and lung systems; it's the area of rhythms, emotions and exchanges.
By this structure, the different areas of activity interact in a harmonious and dynamic manner: the spaces
of reflection and meditation like the library are situated in the skull; the central area becomes the heart of
the space, the breathing system, the space of exchanges and encounters; the metabolic area is the zone
of movement, the passing from inside to outside.
An universal space
The concept of this organic architecture allows the integration of all the
images of the nature:
The plant unfolds its roots in the mineral, neuro-sensory area; its leaves
have their place in the intermediary zone of breathing and rhythmic
exchanges; flowers, fruit and seeds are resulting from the living
combustion of the plant, they take place in the metabolic area.
The geological structure of the Earth is integrated on one side with the
siliceous and angled granitic massifs, as the granitic massifs of Chamonix.
On the other side take place the alkaline limestone mountains with its
round forms as the Pre-Alps. The intermediary area is occupied by the
metamorphic rocks with its rhythmic structures, as gneiss or schist. All
the polarities of nature and its interactions find their place in the space
Jardin Cosmique. It results a big richness of inspirations. The space
becomes universal.
A dynamic space
The dynamic of the space is realized by the interaction, the synergy and
the opposition of lines and curved, twisted or angular planes, spaces
which close and open themselves like breathing. Form and spatial
dynamic can produce a feeling of oppression or dissolution. A door frame
getting wider towards the bottom gives the impression to penetrate the
soil (door adapted for a cellar or a crypt), a door frame widening upwards
produces the feeling of elevation and emancipation of gravity (door
adapted for a library). An asymmetry orientated to the right side
produces a feeling of future, towards the left a return to the past, etc.
These architectural laws translate spatially the laws of the pictorial
language. Like the composition of a painting, the dynamic dialog between
the planes and lines belongs to the domain of the artistic expression. It
reveals to the human the fundamental structure of his being and leads
him to his identity.
The creation of dynamic space wrap is very precise. The perception has
to be harmonious and dynamic from all points of view. The resultant of
the lines and planes delimiting the space has to be completely vertical or
define a precise azimuth. A feeling of spatial disharmony can produce
subtle pathological psychic processes. The space has to be sane and
balancing. The artwork has to be therapeutic.
The space becomes universal, as a tuning fork it takes its function by the
presence of the human. It induces a sane getting in motion of our being
and has a regulatory effect on our relation to the world.
This process is a way to discover Our Jardin Cosmique, the fundamental
core of our being, our centre of equilibrium.
The furniture
The furniture is specially conceived for the space and integrates itself in a
dynamic way. It becomes the signs of the writing of Jardin Cosmique.
K-soul - July 2013
Laboratoire Jardin Cosmique - Fenalet - 1880 Bex - Switzerland
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