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Our Perception Of Time And Its Role In Architecture. A Circadian Chronobiology Centre Exploring The Physiology Of Time.

Part 2 Project 2003
Mathew Byron
Caroline Kiernan
 University of Nottingham Nottingham | UK
My project evolved from an investigation into the relationship between sense of place and perception of time; our bodies are intrinsically connected to this perception through cyclical processes, circadian rhythms orchestrate our physiology, in nature light is key to their balance and synchronisation. Cultural patterns demand that our bodies function outside these established parameters, my design creates an holistic experience encouraging understanding of emerging chronobiological technologies and the manipulation of circadian rhythms with intense light. On two sites along the river Exe between Exeter and Exmouth, the project establishes connections in the context of our broader understanding of the perception of time.


Mathew’s project stems from a thorough research-based examination of the perception of time in society and its representation in architecture and urban design. His study concentrated on the physiological and emotional effects of time and the way in which the built environment could respond to these.

His choice of riverside and estuary sites in Exeter and Exmouth enabled him to respond to the different meaning of time in the city – dominated by the ‘clock’ – and the coast where time is measured more by natural rhythms. Informed and critical approaches to this design project enabled him to achieve dynamic design solutions.

Tutor(s)
Ms Elizabeth Shotton
2003
Our Perception Of Time And Its Role In Architecture. Background - A Swan On The River Exe In Exeter.
A Photographic Sequence Describing The Spaces Between Exeter and The Estuary. Locations Of Each Of The Two Sites, And Initial Conceptual Images Of The Project.
City Building, Exeter Quay. View Of Moveable Exhibition Units In Place In The Elevation To The River Exe.
City Building, Exeter Quay. Ground And First Floor Plans Of The Building.
City Building, Exeter Quay. Internal View Under Cafe Mesh. Virtual Link Screens Displaying Live Video And Sound From The Exe And The Estuary Building.
City Building, Exeter Quay. Short Section Through The Building Showing The Exploded Layering Of The Timber 'Shell' And The Arrival Of A Circadian Pod (Being Lifted From The Water By Crane) From The Estuary Building.
City Building, Exeter Quay. Southern Approach To Building Showing Mesh Leading Up To Cafe And Enclosing The Virtual Link Screens And Lounging Walls Below.
City Building, Exeter Quay. High-Level View Of Building From North. View Of Cafe Looking Through To Exhibition Units. Photograph Of The River Exe At Exeter Quay, Nov. 2002
City Building, Exeter Quay. Heliodon Sun-Study Of Building From North. Heliodon Sun-Study Of Internal Virtual Link Space. Photographic Sequence Describing The City Building's Site.
Estuary Building, Exmouth. View From The South-East (Shown At High-Tide). The Mesh Structure Acts As An Informal Route And A Place To Rest Before Entering The Tidal Floating Circadian Light Emersion Pods.
Estuary Building, Exmouth. Plans Of The Building At +0.0m +7.5m and +11.5m
Estuary Building, Exmouth. View Down Through Building From Restaurant. View Of Mesh Structure To South Of The Building At Low Tide. Photograph Of Exmouth Beach After A High Tide, Nov. 2002
Estuary Building, Exmouth. Short Section Through Building Showing The Relationship Between The Tidal Floating Circadian Light Emersion Pods And The Main Body Of The Building.
Estuary Building, Exmouth. View Of Tidal Floating Circadian Light Emersion Pods Through Translucent Curved Polycarbonate Screen. Exhibition Level Above.
Estuary Building, Exmouth. Detail Sectional Drawing Through Tidal Floating Circadian Light Emersion Pod Showing Positions Of Movement, Relationship With Curved Screen And Construction And Materiality Details Of Pod.
Estuary Building, Exmouth. View Looking Up Towards The External Terrace To The North Of The Building From The Restaurant Area. Adaptable Solar Louvres To The Roof And West Elevation Prevent Over-Heating.
Estuary Building, Exmouth. Long Section Through Building Showing Circulation, Sliding Exhibition Panels And Arrangement Of Levels. Panoramic Photograph Describing The Estuary Building's Site In The Tidal Sands Between Exmouth And The River Exe.
Estuary Building, Exmouth. View Looking South Towards The Bar From The Restaurant Area. High-Level View Of The Building From The North-East. Photograph Of Exmouth Beach At Low Tide, May 2003.
Estuary Building, Exmouth. Heliodon Sun-Study Of Building Exterior From South East. Heliodon Sun-Study Of Interior Of Building From Restaurant Space. Photographic Sequence Describing Estuary Building's Site.
Four Key Images From The Project. The Physiological And Emotional Effect Of Time. Time Is Unique In Its Inconsistency.
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