BACKGROUND This creative output is from an ongoing research project exploring the hems of District 4, in particular wards 14 and 15. The investigation explores notions of density and complexity, through the relationship between event, space and movement which Tschumi (1994) equates to the architectural experience. Accompanying density which refers to urban structure is the notion of Tightness. Tightness emerges through the occupation of dense urban forms (RMIT. 2019) and the documentation of the hems reveals the discourse between density, occupation and tightness. The Collection of video sequences, asks the question ‘Does tightness emerge within a collection of visually manipulated video sequences, that re-present complex and dense urban spaces?’
CONTRIBUTION This project builds upon Tschumi’s paradigm by exploring the hems through issues of density and complexity in all aspects of the lived experience and presents an argument that these two concerns form a critical part of the architectural experience. The films also present the culture of the spaces, which remains undocumented and yet a critical aspect of the city. While density and complexity are key contributors to the practice and its outcomes the documentation of the occupation of the spaces and the associated social network through the notion of tightness offer a unique understanding of these particular hems.
SIGNIFICANCE The hems of wards 14 & 15 remain largely undocumented, and unknown outside of Ho Chi Minh city. The RMIT Design Hub Gallery, is an internationally recognised exhibition space with independent curators. Atelier Bow-Wow, an internationally renowned architectural practice from Tokyo, Japan curated the show alongside academics John Doyle and Graham Crist.