Project Details:
Location: Tokamashi, Japan
Architect: R&Sie(n)… Paris
Creative team: François Roche, Stéphanie Lavaux, Jean Navarro, Pascal Bertholio
Key dimensions: 300 m2
Client: City of Tokamashi, Art Front Gallery
Cost: 0,7 million USD
Text: Creation of an outdoor exhibition space inside a car park
Program: 20 parking places, 300 m2 exhibition room, public facilities
Scenario:
1) Asphalt Drop on the site
2) Twisting the black surface of the car park to integrate indoor/outdoor rooms (cellar and facilities)
3) Visitors are tempted to drive or walk up the slope as a way to handle their own disequilibrium.
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http://www.vimeo.com/5051409
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An interesting concept! It reminds me of photos of Japan after an earthquake. Initially I thought this was meant to simulate the aftereffects of an earthquake, but apparently not. The video was very well done as well.