LSAA 2018 Design Awards HIGH COMMENDATION - Category 7 Special Applications (7627)
Application: Art Architecture Installation
PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
Subjects of continual exploration in the work of, portals to frame views and establish connections between buildings and their context. This project extends this function further - a calibrated device and a long lens between Venice and Australia. Looking through these portals will introduce the viewer to the buildings of John Wardle Architects, landscapes of Australia, and the craft of several collaborators that were central to realising the work.
View a video of the project at this link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IzCIOB3hPGc
STRUCTURAL SYSTEMS
The structural system consists of a complex timber structure that supports itself and art installation wthin.
MATERIALS
Timber
FABRICATION, CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE
Designed as a travelling art installation
COLLABORATION
Collaboration with architect to achieve a simple support stable system
Designed for demountability with architect and installer
COSTS
$500,000
OTHER INFORMATION
Please refer to images on https://www.johnwardlearchitects.com/stories/somewhere-other/
Credits:
Entrant: Tensys Engineers
Role played by Entrant: Engineer
Location: Venice, Italy
Completed: June 2018
Client: Biennale Architecturra
Architect: John Wardle Architecture
Engineer: Tensys
Builder: Jacaranda Industries
Fabricator: Jacaranda Industries
Ref Gallery: 2018_Images/Award_Entries/7627_Venice DPID 274
