The Intermediate [an exploration on non-place]

Abstract

Places have been created that are experienced in transit. These places exist after an individual has entered the threshold but before reaching a destination. They are the places experienced out of necessity, not desire, by individuals who, with other agendas, overlook their importance. These non-destinations affect individuals in an emotional or subconscious way, eliciting reactions from the individuals in a state of transition. These intermediate spaces have become a part of daily ritual for countless individuals. The places, spaces, and experiences that make up the intermediate are typically developed with significance placed only on the function of activity passing through, in many cases leaving no spacial experience for the occupying individual. The forms of human emotion and activity experienced in these places, such as feeling disconnected from other individuals, a sense of anticipation, and the boredom of waiting, are influenced by the individuals surroundings. For example, a vast number of individuals may be in proximity to one another, and although an individual is being bombarded with all manner of sensory stimulation created by the presence of others, they may be only subconsciously aware of those around them. Intermediate spaces both contain and influence a complex underlying relationship between individuals. These spaces and experiences have an effect on the lives of the individuals who experience them whether it is experienced on a daily basis or for one moment in time. The exploration of the intermediate focuses on the spaces and the implied and actual movement through places that are not destinations.