‘post-capitalism’, ‘accelerationism’ and other social theories explore ways in which our political system can be changed and adjusted with technological progress. one of the most common theories and predictions is the elimination of human labor, as it will be replaced by machines and a ‘universal basic income’ will be given freely to everyone. a question often raised is — what will people do if they don’t have to work?

dionysis toumazis' interreality exploration depicts a different perspective of the world
the ‘interreality’ building’s central atrium

 

 

dionysis toumazis‘ project is set in the context of the transitional period between contemporary work culture and the anticipated period of full automation. whilst the right and the left are still confused and are yet to understand how a high-tech world operates, this project focuses on the transformation of people during this transitional period as they look for meaning and change in their lives.

dionysis toumazis' interreality exploration depicts a different perspective of the world
VR booths on the left, VR skydiving on the right, suspended platforms in the centre, and internal garden below

 

 

this filmic investigation draws upon theories of self transformation from philosophers and social theorists in order to explore other ways of living. in doing so, virtual reality technology will be the tool to explore new perspectives of the world and different ways of being.

dionysis toumazis' interreality exploration depicts a different perspective of the world
people in personal VR booths animate the building’s façade

 

 

the ‘interreality’ building will provide an e-experience whose main objective is to place its users within an interactive feedback loop that merges the virtual and the physical worlds. behaviour in the virtual world is informed by experiences in the physical world and behaviour in the physical world is informed by experiences in the virtual world. the aim of the program will be to provide the visitors a different perspective of the world, whilst they are disembodied in virtual reality and eventually transform their perceptions of it.

dionysis toumazis' interreality exploration depicts a different perspective of the world
interior perspective of central atrium

dionysis toumazis' interreality exploration depicts a different perspective of the world
making of biometric scan scene

dionysis toumazis' interreality exploration depicts a different perspective of the world
person in private VR booth

dionysis toumazis' interreality exploration depicts a different perspective of the world
making of skydiver scene

dionysis toumazis' interreality exploration depicts a different perspective of the world
plan – floor 6

dionysis toumazis' interreality exploration depicts a different perspective of the world
virtual reality skydiving wind tunnels and virtual reality scuba diving tanks

dionysis toumazis' interreality exploration depicts a different perspective of the world
exploded isometric of building with important parts highlighted

dionysis toumazis' interreality exploration depicts a different perspective of the world
section

dionysis toumazis' interreality exploration depicts a different perspective of the world
sectional perspective

 

 

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edited by: apostolos costarangos | designboom