And I'm off to hang out with the creme de la creme
of Designer Europe.
Guys like... well... like Nik Hafermaas, who was
recently busying himself with scenarios for
installing ubiquitous computation in decaying
European castles.
"Intelligent Castle Unit [ICU]"
"The ICU should present an interesting contrast to the surrounding mansion.
"It should enhance and complement its surroundings.
"The ICU should unite tangible and non-tangible amenities for an everyday domestic life in the near future [Body, Leisure, Work, Communication, Socializing...]. I.e. 'Squatting Unit' for crumbling or remote buildings.
"It could resemble either a temporary room or shelter, or a centralized service hub [swiss army knife].
"It should be a mobile unit for temporary interventions at various locations [indoor/outdoor] that can be removed without leaving behind any visible traces.
"Ideas for enhancing the surroundings: Moodlight, Projections, Sound, Anti-Sound, Fragrance, Anti-oxidants,... . Analyzes surroundings: History Finder, Augmented †Reality...
