After contemplating the notion of a clock, the next evolutionary step would be to consider the mechanics in measuring the passage of time, in say, a watch. Particularly in traditional mechanical style watches, the detail and precision required of each individual mechanism is astounding. Like a chain reaction, each element is dependent on the prior, thus promoting a self-enclosed ecosystem. If one fails, so too will the rest.
As evident in the accompanying images, there is a vast amount of mechanical parts that comprise a watch. Some are circular, some are winding and intertwining their way through, some are anchored, and some seem to be floating. Yet, each and every element seems to coexist in perfect harmony.
I think the most important caveat to take from this, and to implement into my design for "The Timeman", is the notion of an all encompassing ecosystem - or as Tadao Ando puts it, "to establish the single intent of the space". Hopefully this will encourage the achievement of "a maximum effect of equilibrium" and balance.
Just like clockwork.
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