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Biomechatronica
Loss of human physiological functions or to enhance these functions
Design concept linking to site
Following a site analysis, Hatton
Garden is known as a centre for
jewellery. Wren House where my site
is located is full of jewellery shops on
both side of the streets.
Looking into the past and present
of jewellery makes me question
the future possibilities of jewellery
and what this building can provide
for people. Neri Oxman’s wearable
skins has shown how these pieces
can be worn as a jewellery piece
(wearables) and are seen as a
fashion statement. More than
fashion use alone but wearable
bespoke pieces which also benefit
people with impaired mobility.
The building can provide bespoke
wearables to each user’s acquired
taste. As well as the retail side
where people are able to get
bespoke 3d printed accessories,
but also aimed at people with
impaired mobility. Why not have
a bespoke, designed and made
for you 3D printed cast which
also heals bones faster than
normal casts. The idea of users
leaving the building with unique
made accessories/wearables not
knowing the difference between
who has left with a cast and a
accessory.
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[01] Proposed section programme [02] Biomechatronics
group - Media Lab. [03] Interior outer view of building
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