Heart House
Heart House
The heart is the universal symbol for human emotion, which is why notions of closeness and vulnerability are expressed through this trope. Anything or anyone we adore is often referred to as “close to the heart.” One’s home is the most intimate built space that can be experienced, and Heart House is an architectural and sculptural allegory for this feeling of belonging. Each space in the house is a metaphor for the different members of the human heart, reflecting their functions and roles in oxygenating and recharging blood. The connectivity between the rooms of the house and their circulation paths are also akin to the movement of a blood molecule through the oxygenation process. This network generates a labyrinth of unique spaces, with both private nooks and expansive moments.
The heart is the universal symbol for human emotion, which is why notions of closeness and vulnerability are expressed through this trope. Anything or anyone we adore is often referred to as “close to the heart.” One’s home is the most intimate built space that can be experienced, and Heart House is an architectural and sculptural allegory for this feeling of belonging. Each space in the house is a metaphor for the different members of the human heart, reflecting their functions and roles in oxygenating and recharging blood. The connectivity between the rooms of the house and their circulation paths are also akin to the movement of a blood molecule through the oxygenation process. This network generates a labyrinth of unique spaces, with both private nooks and expansive moments.
TransLink Mosaic
R6 Bus stop: 120th Street and 72 Ave, Surrey BC
Title and Date: Dari 120 (installed December 2023)
Project Partners: Interstyle Glass (manufacturer), Peng Engineering (to coordinate construction and install)
Dimensions and Medium: 3.5m x 8.6 m, tile mosaic: 0.75” x 0.75” glass tiles with corrundum (enhanced slip-resistance) finish, inlaid in concrete mortar, set in concrete side-walk
Inspired by the aesthetics of Punjabi cotton mats, or “daris,’ this mosaic uses a geometric language to depict elements from the natural world. It comprises six flowers and birds, each carrying profound symbolism within Punjabi and Sikh poetics: marigold (celebration), parakeet (playfulness), lotus (perseverance), peacock (regality), rose (elegance) and eagle (strength).
The pomegranate-heart breaks free from orderly constraints, prompting passersby to dream.
top left and top-right: photographs of installed mosaic
right: digital image of design