XSITE is an evolving art project that is dedicated to developing our hidden relationship with the Universe. It is inspired by Sufism - a mystic pathway within Islam that believes each one of us is a microcosm of the Universe, which can be considered a macrocosm . XSITE represents the principles of this cosmology through its architecture, expressing how Sufis once imagined the correspondences, or Archetypes, between number, letter, geometry, color, planet and chakra. Our goal is to use innovative contemporary approaches in both the applied and virtual sciences to re-imagine this esoteric tradition, inviting people from diverse backgrounds to reflect upon the Signs as they rise on the horizon. We hope the experience of XSITE may awaken our hearts and minds to the unseen relationship we share with the Universe - an awareness that is often beyond mere sensory perception.
Many thanks to Carol Ann Apilado and Sheida Shekkeriz for assisting me in compiling this book. Also special thanks to everyone who is part of the XSITE family, in particular, Chris Ak (audio visuals), Joachim Wessmark (swivel design), Jason Halter (Wonder Inc.), Michael Hopkins (Blackwell Engineering) and Vince Ruggeiro (Storstac Containers).