BY LAYERS ATELIER
Salomé Hirsch
Esplanade des Invalides X Alberto Giacometti
Public art, Paris
The project explores the revitalisation of a neglected urban site in Paris, envisioning it as a dynamic public space combining daily activities and the display of art. Inspired by the concept of the archipelago as introduced by philosopher Edouard Glissant, it considers museums as independent islands within the urban fabric and proposes a hybride programme as part of the cultural landscape of Paris.
The project explores the revitalisation of a neglected urban site in Paris, envisioning it as a dynamic public space combining daily activities and the display of art. Inspired by the concept of the archipelago as introduced by philosopher Edouard Glissant, it considers museums as independent islands within the urban fabric and proposes a hybride programme as part of the cultural landscape of Paris.
Curating Jean Prouvé
1:1 Prototypes
This project explores the cyclical nature of architectural construction by analyzing key projects by the architect Jean Prouvé. Their potential are investigated for future transformations through 1:1 prototype building. By repurpusing the prototype in a specific context, the aim was to seek alternative methods of construction and adaptability.
This project explores the cyclical nature of architectural construction by analyzing key projects by the architect Jean Prouvé. Their potential are investigated for future transformations through 1:1 prototype building. By repurpusing the prototype in a specific context, the aim was to seek alternative methods of construction and adaptability.
Drawing Matter's exhibition
Exhibition at the Architectural Association
The display celebrates the year-long collaboration with Drawing Matter that enabled a group of students from the Architectural Association to take inspiration from the collection to design a museum for the Drawing Matter collection.
The display celebrates the year-long collaboration with Drawing Matter that enabled a group of students from the Architectural Association to take inspiration from the collection to design a museum for the Drawing Matter collection.
"Where do we live?"
Exhibition at the Architectural Association
The exhibition titled "Where do we live?" held at the Architectural Association in London delves into the fusion of living and academic spaces, highlighting the impact of technology and architecture on modern education. Focused on designing for 20,000 students, it prompts reflection on innovative educational models and architectural influences on student life. Through a blend of realism and virtual reality,
The exhibition titled "Where do we live?" held at the Architectural Association in London delves into the fusion of living and academic spaces, highlighting the impact of technology and architecture on modern education. Focused on designing for 20,000 students, it prompts reflection on innovative educational models and architectural influences on student life. Through a blend of realism and virtual reality,
Enclosed Gardens
Proposal for the Drawing Matter Collection
The project approaches architecture as a tool for curating and challenges not only the way artefacts are displayed in museums but also the way people look at them. The drawings are presented with organic elements in order to look at them at the micro-level.The visual connection or exchange between drawings and plants is blurred and draws on the diversity, the conceptual density and the sheer visual power created by this juxtaposition.
The project approaches architecture as a tool for curating and challenges not only the way artefacts are displayed in museums but also the way people look at them. The drawings are presented with organic elements in order to look at them at the micro-level.The visual connection or exchange between drawings and plants is blurred and draws on the diversity, the conceptual density and the sheer visual power created by this juxtaposition.