This analogy by Plato suggests the power of shadows. If only the shadows of the men themselves or the people walking past could be seen, the shadows would no longer be representations of the real thing but the real thing itself. This analogy could be understood to demonstrate the importance of shadows and what they can become.
I could use this idea in my design of the laboratories by creating strong shadows in that are seen in front of the person, which become their own reality. For example the shadows created by the ramps on the floating building, creates a completely new form and texture that cannot be achieved normally. Another way for the shadows to be used in my design would if the lighting and the persons shadow could be used to hide elements at first which are later revealed as the person moves through the space.
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