Shared Spaces
Photography Book
In the city of New York, nature and architecture often appear so distinct that one can easily separate them at a glance. Yet, despite their stark differences— almost opposites—they share the same sky, coexisting in harmony. For those who look beyond their differences, these elements reveal a deeper connection. Stripped of labels, what remains are forms —lines, curves, and textures—that, in their essence, mirror one another. This photobook explores this unexpected unity, the shared space, and celebrates how nature and architecture, though seemingly worlds apart, reflect and complement each other in profound and surprising ways.The photobook is designed as a flip book, with no traditional back cover but two front covers —one for nature and one for architecture. Each side offers a distinct emotional journey: the architecture side evokes feelings of structure, confinement, and rigidity, while the nature side conveys a sense of calmness, purity, and organic flow. The experience depends on where you begin. As you progress through the pages, the photographs are carefully sequenced to gradually blend the two themes. At the center, nature and architecture meet in harmony, only to diverge again as you transition to the opposite theme. The book is bound with a braided binding, symbolizing the interconnectedness of nature and architecture. The cover is crafted from transparent acrylic sheets, reflecting the delicate balance and shared fragility of these two seemingly contrasting worlds.
TYPOGRAPHY: Self-Composed Poems
The photobook employs three distinct typefaces to reflect its themes:
Futura for the architecture section, emphasizing its rigid, edgy qualities; Baskerville for the nature section, highlighting its organic, calligraphic essence; and Garamond for the center, symbolizing a harmonious blend of the two.
Spread across both sides of the book in the section describing the harmony of combining two opposite worlds. This center also functions as a transition from one section to another.