A Spatial Design Art Installation at Jordan University of Science and Technology
As
part of a course titled Special Topics in Architecture given by Arch
Nida Alhamzeh, She and her students and some faculty members from the
College of Architecture and Design worked on installing the structure
which she called Ingress at the A square in the university. This
installation was designed by the architect as an initiative which she
thought would add to the layout of the square and the university.
Architect
and engineer Nida Alhamzeh said that the concept of the structure
started as outlining the paths which people in the square use. The lines
of circulation were emphasized by creating three large walls made
completely out of wood pallets as an element of design. Since this
installation has been realized, Arch. Alhamzeh sees it becoming an
interesting spot were students could meet and gather in the shade it is
creating. They could also use the sitting places which she and her
students added as part of the design.
The
installation Ingress marks an active place at the College of
Architecture and Design and the Chair of the department of architecture
Dr. Shouib Ma'bdeh mentioned that this installation is one of a kind. It
adds so much to the idea of education and to the learning process as a
whole.
Arch.
Nida Alhamzeh added that this project she created aims to train the
students to find solutions to the design problems they face; it
showed the students to a real process and what it takes to create a 1:1
scaled structure. This project also helped the students in realizing how
efficient it is to use recycled materials and how it is possible to
reuse pallets in a design. One of the most important goals of this
project which Arch. Nida is so proud in achieving was the fact that the
students and an instructor of lecturer could work together on building
something functional and creative at the same time.
The
Installation Ingress stands in the square as a temporary
art/architecture project ready to be put apart and used as parts in
creating yet another creative design