Whispers of Form

Post # 4

My first interaction with Wymering Manor marked the beginning of a comprehensive and immersive exploration in which I fell into the architectural essence utilising a unique method - blind sketch recordings. This out-of-the-box methodology involves communicating with the space on a  sensory level,  emphasizing "feel with the breath," "touching  lines," and "recording on sheet." The resulting images express a sensory interaction that enabled me to capture the authentic essence of the architecture in a surprisingly personal way.

Figure 1: Author Blend Sketch

expresses the essence of my endeavor, reflecting a purposeful attempt to explore the underlying nature of building free of visual prejudices. The approach entailed reliance on touch, sensation, and a tactile relationship with the environment, which went beyond the traditional way of ocular observation. This different approach allowed for more understanding and enjoyment of the place.

 Figure 2: Author Image

Figure 3: Author Recorded Blend Sketch

Wymering Manor exploration is represented as a transformational and immersive experience, with each precisely documented line on a sheet serving as an intentional history. Beyond visual aesthetics, the emphasis on touch and breath represents a tactile relationship with the manor's physical surroundings. The sheet's strokes serve as a means for building a deep relationship with the mansion, expressing its texture and structural intricacies through a sensory dialogue. Breath interaction serves as a rhythmic guide, resulting in a personal movement that shows the vibrating pulse within the supposedly motionless walls. Overall, this exploratory technique promotes a multimodal knowledge of architecture, transforming documentation into a comprehensive encounter that captures the soul of a place in a tangible, perceptible narrative.

This experience investigation, documented through blind sketch notes, added a personal and subjective layer to my knowledge of the place in the area of architecture. It illustrates the strong connection between the observer and the environment,

Figure 4: Author Blend Sketch

emphasizing the importance of sensory awareness in determining one's view of a location.

Figure 5: Author Recorded Blend Sketch

To enrich to the context, I may go into specific architectural aspects that stood out to me throughout my investigation. The blind sketch recordings, in turn, functioned as a vehicle for capturing Wymering Manor's complex textures, spatial arrangements, and historical components. This detailed recording helps to create a more complete and lively narrative of my own encounter with the architecture.

Figure 6: Author Image

  Figure 7: Author Blend Sketch