Atypical public space
An overview of projects, products and exclusive articles about atypical public space
Project • By Nábito Architects • City Halls
Lentini THE HOUSE1st prize competition ongoing
The HOUSE IN THE WOODS , an ‘inhabited landscape’ structure.First prize of the international competition
The local government has launched an international competition to redevelop an area of the city of Lentini in Sicily that has been completely abandoned for years. The intention is to give back to the community a socialising space with a multi-purpose municipal building. Lentini is unfortunately known for the high rate of micro-delinquency among its younger population. The project focuses on the idea of creating a network of relationships to weave a connective urban structure and give the population a space full of activities for all ages immersed in an urban park.
Can architecture play a social role and help a c... More
Project • By R&R Studios • Sculptures
I Love You, A Travelling Square
I LOVE YOU is a social sculpture and place of encounters to celebrate friendship and camaraderie at the Alexandria Waterfront. The project is conceived as an emotional monument and portable square composed of two elements, a rose-hued neon and metal sign standing 15 feet high above a pink ground mural emulating a giant carpet 36’ x 76’ rendered with blossoming flowers.
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I LOVE YOU performs as an instant landmark bringing people together with a simultaneously universal and personal message. The installation stimulates positive action and an avalanche of personal memories, and desires. And, not unlike traveling circuses, troubadours, or The Travelling Wilburys, it travels spreading the thought.
Laura Hatcher
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Project • By Atelier ARBO • Parks/Gardens
A park for children in the suburbs of Mumbai
Mumbai is a vast and expansive suburban city with tall skyscrapers and concrete buildings occupying almost every inch of land. In this constant surge of urbanization, the value and significance of open public spaces is somehow diminishing day by day. Owing to this current scenario, a young design firm, Atelier ARBO collaborated with the local ward of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation to rejuvenate and revitalize the glory of an old and neglected land located along the Bandstand Promenade in Bandra.
Taking into consideration the notable landmarks like, the Bandra Fort, Mannat (a renowned Bollywood celebrity, Shah Rukh Khan’s residence), and Taj Land’s End Hotel, situated along the promenade and around the park... More
Project • By Sergey Estrin Architectural Studio • Offices
Eurasia Tower Business Center
The field of activity for architects were public spaces of the 70-floor tower, as well as several halls and lobbies, located on the first floor. That is a kind of a complex of the connected entrance areas with the reception desks. Also Architects made the underground parking lobby with a total area about 4000 m2. The influential eco theme was chosen as a basis for the interior solutions: it is manifested in the selection of materials and in the way the space is shaped. Architects came up with the idea to make the interior look like the real forest filled with light. It came out gentle and emotional: as if the light is streaming through crowns of threes. Surrounded by rigid cold urban shapes the space is alive and sensationally pl... More