LES ATELIERS DE DESIGN
Experiential & Immersive Design
What creates a space of transcendental release? Can spaces be catalysts for perceptual transformation?
At L'Enclos, we reimagine everyday spaces as conduits for transcendental experiences. Rooted in the Design for Nothing methodology, our approach dissolves conventional boundaries, inviting both creators and participants to reconstruct their perception of reality through immersive interactions.
Our design philosophy serves as a spiritual dialogue, exploring the edges of perception and experience. Each installation functions as a portal, guiding attention beyond the material world into the interconnected field of consciousness. Whether as personal practice, an embodiment of the Design for Nothing philosophy, or a journey of awakening for others, our Experiential Design infuses ordinary spaces with sanctity. In the interplay between the visible and the unseen, the known and the unknown, we uncover new layers of spirituality through creative exploration.
Influenced by nondualistic philosophies such as Advaita Vedanta, Daoism, Zen Buddhism, and A Course in Miracles, we integrate spiritual practice into public space design to nurture a return to one's awakened nature. Our aim is to inspire moments where individuals can set aside the world of form and the illusion of separation, fostering a deeper connection with their True Self. Viewing space as a canvas rich with opportunities for self-inquiry and spiritual awakening, we transcend mere sensory or emotional appeal. Each design is conceived as a self-questioning device, employing light and shadow, spatial soundscapes, and guided meditations—such as the everyday mantra "Piece of Mind"—to gently guide the mind back to Oneness, our true essence.
Can designed spaces serve as experiential pathways—guiding us back to our fundamental nature and awakening us to deeper awareness?
Window Display
High-Level
Eye Level
Eye-Level Installations: Designed to capture immediate attention within the viewer's line of sight, these displays inspire direct, personal engagement, subtly stimulating spiritual curiosity and inquiry.
High-Level Installations: Offering a broader, more expansive view, these displays invite viewers to perceive the bigger picture, fostering an understanding of interconnectedness and the transcendence of the material world.
Both types of installations stir dialogue and introspection, seamlessly blending with their environment to invite observers into a fresh, experiential encounter with spiritual concepts.
Multi-Stage Installation
Staged Apartments: Consciously arranged spaces that spark introspection and consciousness expansion, utilizing minimalist and conceptual interior design elements.
Apparent Staging: Emphasizing the interplay of design elements, including light, shadow, spatial binaural soundscapes, and guided meditations, to ease mental activity and foster detachment from form.
More than just spaces, these installations are tools designed to nourish consciousness and peace, facilitating engagement and providing spiritual explorers with pathways to deeper self-awareness.
Staged Apartments
Apparent Staging
Meditation Space
The Temporary
The Timeless
The Temporary: An adaptive architectural feature that swiftly transforms workspaces into tranquil corners of introspection.
The Timeless: A more enduring installation that modifies existing layouts, flooring, and lighting to produce a perennial sanctuary suitable for personal properties.
These universal havens of tranquility, crafted through the Design for Nothing method, transform common areas into pockets of calm, offering visitors a glimpse of serenity amidst bustling environments and stimulating a deeper connection with one's true nature.
Event Booth
The Collection Booth serves as a platform for disseminating L'Enclos' unique spiritual design, rooted in nondualistic philosophy and the Design for Nothing method. It's about creating environments where diverse audiences can interact with self-questioning devices, igniting curiosity and encouraging introspection. Whether at tradeshows, public exhibitions, or specialized design salons, these settings allow the collection to confront the material world with a different perspective, challenging conventional understandings of form, aesthetics, and functionality.
At the 2022 ICFF, the Paradox of the Typical Atypical Chair sparked conversation and questions about its functionality, even though it was designed to support anyone. Watch video.
Experiential Design as Perceptual Inquiry
Before founding L’Enclos, Martin Lenclos co-created a perceptual exploration of the New York cityscape through immersive design.
In this real-time, 3D-projected installation at the Museum of the Moving Image in NYC, familiar urban forms dissolved into dynamic flows of color and movement. Rather than simply presenting an artistic abstraction, the installation served as an interactive self-questioning experience—challenging habitual perception and prompting viewers to reconsider their relationship to familiar environments.
Our experiential design practice continues to explore how immersive environments and spatial experiences can become active tools for shifting perception, awakening curiosity, and deepening self-inquiry.
