Specifications
Design: Client: Year: Performed:
Exposition "CaW" Vitibuck 2013 Yes
Exposition - Charlois aan het Water
This exposition was part of the "Charlois aan het Water" project in Rotterdam South as an conversation piece and an informational medium to all residents of the surrounding neighbourhoods. The project itself is still going on today, promoting the quay of the old industrial site of the Maashaven with events and information, to reconnect this part of the city with the surrounding area instead of hiding it behind a dike and a façade of industrial complexes. The Exposition was the starting point of the event, informing people on research backing up the project and physically preparing them for the transition over the dike and through the industrial area.
Scaling down reality
The design for this exposition was based on the movement of people and was build to excite the public on taking a visit to the old industrial area with a marvellous view over the city. To do so we introduced the public to a scaled version of this area in which information on the area and the people connected to this area could be found.
Interaction was the keyword of the exposition. The route was created to enforce interaction with the exposition. First people had to physically pass the dike on which a information panel was mounted, informing people on the three biggest complexes which have a long history in the area. After crossing the dike people could encounter these buildings in which locals worked, showing their stories and wishes and displaying deeper information on the area concerning the current activities and past links with the neighbourhood.
When passing through this line of facades people would finally enter the quay with its spectacular view over the city. Above the skyline future scenarios for the area where sketched, concerning pop up events and low barrier activities, which could be connected to the existing businesses on the quay, to reactivate this industrial area for the neighbourhood, connecting them with their heritage.
To make people most comfortable with the situation, we created a rigid structure out of the industrial skyline and the quay, so people could fully interact with the environment. To do so the dike was build out of sandbags and pallets, so children could safely conquer this dike, and the wooden cut-out of the skyline also functioned as a bench, so people could sit down and take their time in the exposition.
Specifications
Design: Client: Year: Performed:
Exposition "CaW" Vitibuck 2013 Yes
Scaling down reality
The design for this exposition was based on the movement of people and was build to excite the public on taking a visit to the old industrial area with a marvellous view over the city. To do so we introduced the public to a scaled version of this area in which information on the area and the people connected to this area could be found.
Interaction was the keyword of the exposition. The route was created to enforce interaction with the exposition. First people had to physically pass the dike on which a information panel was mounted, informing people on the three biggest complexes which have a long history in the area. After crossing the dike people could encounter these buildings in which locals worked, showing their stories and wishes and displaying deeper information on the area concerning the current activities and past links with the neighbourhood.
When passing through this line of facades people would finally enter the quay with its spectacular view over the city. Above the skyline future scenarios for the area where sketched, concerning pop up events and low barrier activities, which could be connected to the existing businesses on the quay, to reactivate this industrial area for the neighbourhood, connecting them with their heritage.
To make people most comfortable with the situation, we created a rigid structure out of the industrial skyline and the quay, so people could fully interact with the environment. To do so the dike was build out of sandbags and pallets, so children could safely conquer this dike, and the wooden cut-out of the skyline also functioned as a bench, so people could sit down and take their time in the exposition.
