no erasers in art class: one person at a time

The act of a single line can never be undone; it can only be improved. There were no erasers allowed in my art class, for that, I am thankful. The gesture to conceive, create and dream could never be undone. Design is an evolving, revolving, exciting and enticing act. We see, we respond, we act, we think, we dream. Ultimately, the role of the designer is to inspire and engage, and to encourage the second line to be drawn, never disregarding the first. This is a conversation with lines.

9.11.10

one person at a time_romania

One of my favourites from the Biennale.

The simplicity of this pavillion speaks for it self. One person at a time refers to exactly that, one person allowed in the pavillion at a time. The intent - to experience the quantity of sqm area allocated to those living in Bucharest. The space heightens the visitors feelings of containment, isolation and realisation of habitable space. The walls within the pavillion stand to dedicate a space for the 'architecture' (ie. the space) to exist, with pockets and glimpses of the internal envelope through two peepholes at either end of the 'space'.

The experience, along with the beauty of the space, and the associated quiet, was surprisingly calming, despite the containment intended.

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9.11.10

one person at a time_romania

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