alberto frias
"I am interested in creating environments that explore the boundaries of perception through light, sound and space." Alberto Frias was born in Monterrey, Mexico in 1970. He received his Bachelor of Architecture from the University of Houston in 1996 and was awarded the Graduation Honor Award for Design for his work designing a place of meditation. Further inspired by the sublime experience of spiritual places, he created his master's thesis project "Transport" from his explorations on "Light, Sound and Space" and received a Masters of Architecture from the University of New Mexico in 2003. Inspired by the writings and art of James Turrell, the phrase "Perceptual Pod," used to describe the "Transport" is derived from "Perceptual Cell," a term coined by Turrell. The design of the "Transport" also evolved from his research on perceptual psychology and optical illusions. He attributes the concept of the pod as originating from his personal desire to create a place of mediation. "I wanted to experience the similar trance like effect as when listening and watching ocean waves on the beach.”