Nadir
SENSITIVE ENVIRONMENT
Nadir
SENSITIVE ENVIRONMENT
“The culture of the past meets the ongoing future in the continuous present.“
Commissioned by Fondazione Federico II, the exhibition Castrum Superius traced the history of the Royal Palace in Palermo, covering its construction phases to the decline of the Norman kingdom.
One chapter in the building’s history showcased “Nadir”, an interactive Comatesque floor designed to shorten distances between the audience and the artwork, enhancing perception and inspiring the senses. In “Nadir,” viewers assume an active role, while movement shapes the narrative, and the outcome is unpredictable. Beyond collective imagination, fictional scenarios materialise before our eyes, influenced by emotional engagement.
2018
38°6′40″ N – 13°21′11″ E
Enriched by interactive features, “Nadir” is a dynamic installation that shifts according to the spectator’s behaviour. With body movements and gestures, the audience discovers and activates various narrative levels unfolding on the augmented surface Within this scenographic backdrop, well-defined design interventions blend with interactive and personalised elements.
BEYOND THE SYSTEM
The interactive floor is an innovative technology that uniquely combines immersive storytelling, gameplay, and user interaction, offering different layers of storytelling. As users engage and interact with the floor, they unveil hidden details that belong to a greater narrative. This approach enhances the overall experience, fostering involvement with the entire story.
Its technology is adaptable and can be updated over time. It also hints at a system that can be expanded or modified without significant technical barriers. The content displayed on the floor can be updated to reflect new narratives, themes, or even entirely new gameplay mechanics. This adaptability ensures users won’t tire of the same experience and encourages them to return for discoveries.
By operating on an integrated system, the functionalities can be manually, semi-automatically, or fully automatically controlled. The employment of depth sensors for real-time depth imaging ensures continuous and precise alignment.
