bungee_gum
The project investigates the potential of reconfigurable and responsive space, through the implementation of an interface between public and private space using the elastic properties of bungee gum material.
The building site is surrounded by exclusive architecture and cultural institutions such as a concert hall, a theater and an opera. All these institutions are private, elitist, charge admission, and require a high level of education. Moreover, the buildings each serve only one purpose and offer a small scope of non-established projects. To offer an alternative, public space and multi-functionality must be created and provide space for younger, emerging artists and alternative cultural activities far from the elitist art world.
Inspired by humorous and exaggerated representations of rubber materials in anime productions, the building addresses the opposition between private and public space, high culture and pop culture. The building is covered with rubber and has the ability to move the floors vertically, extending a gum that changes the characteristics of the building. This transformation brings certain changes such as the expansion of public space and the modification of pathways. The transparency of the material creates indirect light in the interior. This altered shape enables new spacial configurations suited for less institutionalized events such as raves, cosplay conventions, workshops, Video game Tournament
Every time Hisoka explains "This is my elastic love. Also known as bungee gum. It can expand and contract. And attach and detach as I desire. Bungee gum has the properties of both rubber and gum."
Second year project
Taught by Johannes Schlusche, Nicolas Stephan & Nina HĂźtter.
i.sd - University of Innsbruck, Austria, 2022.
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