A speculative project submitted to the Architecture League of New York, Panarchy explores a playful, interactive method for architects to receive real-time feedback on the built environment. The core concept is the Data Light—a tactile feedback device that allows occupants to express how they feel about the spaces they inhabit. By distributing a network of these devices throughout an environment, architects could gather continuous data on user experience, offering insights into how architecture impacts daily life.
The project was fully designed in Shapr3D and rendered in Redshift and Cinema 4D. The speculative interiors were modeled after One Bloor East, reflecting its conditions at the time, and presented through a series of isometric renders to visualize the placement and interaction of Data Lights within real spaces.
In addition to the physical installation, Panarchy proposed a digital gateway for real-time data collection and dissemination. The UI design took inspiration from the information-dense format of CP24, reimagining a HUD-style display that would aggregate and visualize environmental feedback. This system would allow users to track how their neighborhood’s infrastructure is performing and engage with the data in a transparent, interactive manner.
Conceived during COVID-19, the project responded to the growing need to understand how architecture affects its inhabitants, particularly in times of prolonged indoor occupation. By integrating physical and digital feedback systems, Panarchy imagines a future where urban environments continuously evolve based on the experiences of those who live within them.
Wall Button Rendering
