Resident Artist at CYENS - (ITICA and Think MakerSpace) 

Cyprus, 09-12/2024 (project initiated in 2017)

    ArchiWonderland Syndrome*: Redefining Space Through Architecture and Technology 
- Spatial VR Intuitive, 2D to 3D -

ArchiWonderland Syndrome is a personal exploration of how we perceive space. Combining architectural painting (a personal design methodology - based on my CryptoForm Space - Thesis Project 2014), digital media, and immersive technology, the project invites viewers to engage with space and scale in new and transformative ways.

The journey starts with an architectural painting, inspired by a combination of the project’s brief, conscious ideas, and subconscious creativity. This painting captures intricate spatial compositions, serving as the foundation for further exploration.

Small sections of the painting are isolated, magnified under a microscope, and scanned, revealing hidden complexities. These fragments are then enlarged and transformed into vivid, high-definition prints. Using bold colors and dynamic lighting, the prints allow viewers to experience the depth, rhythm, and dimensionality of architectural forms on a flat surface.


From Painting to Virtual Reality
The exploration doesn’t stop at the physical. The scanned fragments are transformed into interactive digital terrains, brought to life in virtual reality (VR). Here, viewers can navigate these terrains as expansive landscapes, experiencing shifts in scale and perspective.

In VR, space becomes infinite—free from physical constraints like gravity or direction—inviting users to explore and interact in entirely new ways.

A Multi-Sensory Experience
To enhance the experience, ArchiWonderland Syndrome introduces a unique sensory element:
    •Colors are mapped to piano notes, creating music as users move through the digital terrains. This to provide the sense of Synesthisia. 
    •Pitch changes depending on the user’s elevation, making the interaction both visual and auditory.

This dynamic interplay creates an immersive journey, connecting space, sound, and movement.

Bridging the Physical and Digital
The project also features a networked VR component, allowing multiple participants to interact with the terrains simultaneously. This makes it perfect for exhibitions in galleries and museums, where each visitor’s experience contributes to the overall narrative of spatial exploration.

Discovering the Infinite
At its core, ArchiWonderland Syndrome reimagines space as an infinite mechanism. By shifting scales and perspectives, the project uncovers hidden dimensions, turning architectural spatial vision into endless possibilities.

Whether through vibrant prints or immersive VR, I invite you to see space not just as a fixed environment but as a canvas for imagination, exploration, and sensory engagement.

* Inspired by Alice in Wonderland Syndrome (AIWS)—a condition involving perceptual distortions—this project explores the boundaries of scale, perception, and interaction in transformative ways.