The two distinct spaces are directly derived from the individual quotes. Hawking's space is idealised as a place where he may have been inspired to theorise his 1982 'No Boundary Principle'. As such it is constructed of two main volumes; monolithic blocks that allude to time and space. The scale and sheer materiality of these evoke awe and wonder, not least also due to their almost obscene rejection of gravitational logic. Connecting the two blocks is the 'boundless box' - a finite, visually discernable, distinct volume that lacks a sense of boundary in its immateriality.
Darwin's space draws upon his theories of primacy and primality. The volumes are stark and harsh in their nature of interconnection, and the space as a whole is reminiscent of an ancient structure falling to ruin, or some form of natural cave. The focus volume at the heart is derived from the volume created where all three spatial volumes interact. While the remainder of the 'cave' is roughly textured, this volume is direct and smooth; without affectation or decoration, and drawing upon surrounding materials to evoke the sense of 'stone'.
Final Images
The 'Heart of Stone' as seen from one of the alcoves or arms of Darwin's 'cave'.
'Rational' in its derivation from the surrounding volumes, 'finite' in its defined form, and 'cold' in its dark textured, smooth surface.
The 'man of science's approach' is here taken literally. The physical approach or direction of movement is rational and distinctly formed, sweeping up and out of the jumbled, chaotic forms of the 'cave'.
The ramp works both as a meeting point for the two scientists, and as a contained, directional, contemplative viewing platform from which to inspect the monolithic structures, whilst moving through the 'boundless box'.
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