Temporary Art Pavillion / Sponge Architects

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Our friends from Sponge Architects sent us their design of a temporary art for which they received an Honourable Mention recognition by the Art Alliance Austin.

The project was designed for a competition called TOGS (Temporary Outdoor Gallery Space) in March of this year, where 200 entries from all over the world were received by the organizers. The temporary architecture installation is an outdoor exhibit which provides prestigious gallery space.

More images and architect’s description after the break.

The flexible pavilion design of SPONGE is designed as a tunnel of wooden frames which can be pulled apart. In this way, the pavilion can change in size according to the need. When the pavilion is closed, it functions as a closed capsule which is protecting the art pieces. By pulling the frames apart, a harmonica shaped transparent PVC foil is unfolding in between; it serves as a light resource and preserves the artwork from outside conditions. In the maximal possible position, there is even enough space for presentations, a small cinema or a vernissage. The ‘outdoor stage’ serves as the entrance of the pavilion, but at the same time as stage, as catwalk or as public furniture.

The design literally stretches the boundaries of work shown indoors and will enhance the outdoor art fair experience by showcasing the synergy between art, architecture and the outdoor surrounding.

 
 
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Daniel Con says:

I wasn’t sold until i saw the last image of the building fully “telescoped”. Very nice project! reminds of stackable shelves in a library in the first image. But whats up with that goofy guy in image 2, is he a jockey?

 
# May 5, 2009 at 20:27
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guido says:

You lost the competition because of the jockey guy. I like the expandable idea though.

 
# May 5, 2009 at 22:34
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dustin says:

project is subpar… jockey rocks

 
# May 6, 2009 at 00:07
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gx says:

to be honest. this design is ugly. no heart feelings baby

 
# May 6, 2009 at 01:03
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Archibald says:

I think it’s another competition. Isn’t it?
http://www.tentlondon.co.uk/artfundpavilion/
If you are intrested in our pavilion design, I certainly send it to ArcDaily.

 
# May 6, 2009 at 04:01
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bg says:

Yes, it was the competition Archibald talking about.
I can send our pavilion design too. Gabor from Hungary.

 
# May 6, 2009 at 06:54
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Archibald says:

Szervusz Gábor!
Szintén Magyarországról…Írtam a szerkesztőnek, hogy esetleg elküldenénk mi a pályázatunkat. Ha bármit reagálna (feltöltés módja, lehetőségei), szívesen megosztom Veled is.
Ha tudsz, küldj egy mailt a bodola.peter@mertek.hu címre és akkor tudunk kommunikálni.

Sorry for others because of the native language!

 
# May 6, 2009 at 07:14
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Val says:

Yes this is AFP competition,
We can send our design too…

 
# May 6, 2009 at 07:46
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ƒormæ says:

I also submitted for the Tent London AFP competition – I would love to see a place where we could see them all – I am sure there were some pretty strong entries outside of the top 6 or so. I loved the winning proposal from Tina Manis…

Anyone want in on this? Any ideas?

 
# May 6, 2009 at 08:10
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Archibald says:

Of course! There were 610 submitted entries from all over the world. It could be very intresting to see them all. How could we do it?

 
# May 6, 2009 at 08:29
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Bo Lucky says:

Again… why not a right angle… trying to be original? it would likely be way easier and less expensive to build harmonica just as it always was… and nothing would be detracted from the value of the idea…

 
# May 6, 2009 at 08:48
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Nico Saieh says:

I already sent an email to Tina Manis, so hopefully we’ll feature the winning entry on this competition soon.

Thanks for all the feedback!

 
# May 6, 2009 at 08:52
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archi says:

…but their name is not on the shortlist or honourable mention in the AFP…

 
# May 6, 2009 at 11:36
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OS says:

Where`s design?

 
# May 6, 2009 at 13:23
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SPONGE says:

To solve the riddle you gave yourself with this very simple answer:
Our design of this temporary, movable and flexible art pavilion (which could be placed anywhere on this planet) has been entered by us at both competitions: TENT (GB) and TOGS (USA).
We didn’t receive a price at TENT, but we got an honorable mention recognition at TOGS (one of best 15).

 
# May 6, 2009 at 16:05
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Matiss says:

TO>>>Bo Lucky

Because triangle is more stable than rectangle…;)

 
# May 6, 2009 at 17:34
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Matiss says:

To>>>Bo Lucky

Because triangle is more stable than rectangle… maybe?;)

 
# May 6, 2009 at 17:36
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internautas says:

oh my God…

 
# August 9, 2010 at 03:39

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