Urban Pause Space

Urban Pause Space

Interactive Installation Project

“PAUSE” is a public space redesign project inspired by the word “pause” and the meditative practice of Zazen. The project transforms a public park bench into an interactive meditation installation that encourages people to slow down, reflect, and reconnect with themselves within busy urban environments.

When a user sits on the bench, the experience begins with soft lighting and a gentle sound cue. The brightness of the light gradually increases based on how long the user remains seated, creating the feeling of slowly entering a meditative state. After the user leaves, the light fades out over one minute until it completely disappears. By observing the remaining light, the next user can sense how recently the previous person left the space, creating a subtle connection between strangers through shared moments of stillness.

Inspired by Zen mindfulness, the project encourages cultural exchange by bringing elements of meditation into everyday public spaces and making them accessible to people from different backgrounds. Through its interactive lighting system and calming atmosphere, the installation creates small moments of peace and reflection within the fast pace of city life.

城市暂停空间

公共空间设计 + 互动装置项目

“PAUSE” 是一个公共空间设计项目，灵感来源于“pause（暂停）” 这一概念以及禅宗坐禅（Zazen）的冥想实践。项目将一个普通的公园长椅转化为互动式冥想装置，鼓励人们在快节奏的城市生活中慢下来，进行自我反思与内在连接。

当用户坐在长椅上时，体验会以柔和的灯光与轻声提示开始。灯光的亮度会根据用户停留时间逐渐增强，引导用户进入更深层的冥想状态。当用户离开后，灯光会在一分钟内逐渐变暗直至完全熄灭。通过观察灯光的状态，下一个使用者可以感知前一位用户离开的时间，从而在陌生人之间建立一种共享的体验。

该项目受到禅宗冥想的启发，旨在将正念与文化体验融入日常公共空间，使不同背景的用户都能参与其中。它也鼓励更健康、更有意识的城市生活方式，为人们在日常通勤与生活节奏中提供一个可以停下来、休息与充电的思考空间。