Temporary Art Pavillion / Sponge Architects
Our friends from Sponge Architects sent us their design of a temporary art pavillion 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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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?
You lost the competition because of the jockey guy. I like the expandable idea though.
project is subpar… jockey rocks
to be honest. this design is ugly. no heart feelings baby
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.
Yes, it was the competition Archibald talking about.
I can send our pavilion design too. Gabor from Hungary.
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!
Yes this is AFP competition,
We can send our design too…
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?
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?
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…
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!
…but their name is not on the shortlist or honourable mention in the AFP…
Where`s design?
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).
TO>>>Bo Lucky
Because triangle is more stable than rectangle…;)
To>>>Bo Lucky
Because triangle is more stable than rectangle… maybe?;)