Skin Deep: an investigation of tattoo and architecture

Abstract

For many people the act of tattooing contains a spiritual connection. As we all know the process of tattooing provides a literal physically tangible mark. This process can also provide a spiritual or deeper meaning as well. The story behind the event that influenced the person to receive the ink unto their body, often times goes beyond artistic decoration. Similarly the act of building has had many deeper influences upon it over time as well. The different methods of construction and modification of materials leave a mark. Craftsmen of the past left there mark in ornate carving of stone. This thesis intends to create a new mark upon the building process "Skin deep." It is the intention of this thesis to deal with the tectonic and material conditions of building, and material modification, in order to reflect a better understanding of the condition of the spaces to the outside observer.