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it is pretty obvious but as they say ... common sense is not always common  :P

before the 'perfect' site, there were these..

centre for creative mathematics- the beginning...

Most commonly, math is taught in a controlled manner- formulae, definitions and theorems are taught as established facts but math is best at its pure logic when applied to something abstract, not necessarily numbers or xyz.. Creative mathematics is where math and art cross over- it is using creative methods like art- for instance optical illusions and infinite effects in painting and digital imagery, traditional basket crafts to teach basics of measurement, area, perimeter, etc. applications of math in creating complex patterns in architectural technologies , also new forms of calculated choreography and poetry to better understand the subject..

The centre will have a private space for research in exploring these methods, and a public space where this research is realized as art exbhibitions, workshops and performances-as a result of mathematicians and emerging artists crossing over. I call it Schizophrenic because its 2 different ppl in the same space- some for math, some for new art forms.

A Confined  space would be the right environment for pvt study where mathematicians use inspiration from within, to focus-whereas an open space is good for the public areas. this site is a combination of ex london underground tube carriages and a raw victorian warehouse – a space with volume and potential to add more levels .the graffiti on the buildings façade and on the tubes adds to the creative take on math.

located in between old street and liverpool street stations. a double entry from 2 busy streets allows for seperated public and pvt access. the darkest areas , on the left  and within the tubes are potential private spaces, the light areas on the right is a potential public space-in between is where artists and mathematicians interact.

Just as math changes or breaks down a  problem, my space will use transforming, periodically changing elements. mathematical series translated as complex patterns will make it an exciting space for math enthusiasts who will discover a hidden problem in the design every time they visit- thus providing a transforming perception of the subject. 

MATH-ART, CREATIVE MATHEMATICS > OPTICAL ILLUSIONS > DISTORTED PERSPECTIVES?

images showing the 'droste effect' and distorted perspectives- art that cannot be created without a certain degree of mathematical understanding.
But when I say 'art'- do I mean imagery and painting, or varied incarnations of 'art' which allows math to be part of it - poetry, dance, crafts-basketry, weaving...?