I was spellbound when I came across an unusual and innovative design at the P.S. 1 Young Architects Program design competition. The installation by Bjarke Ingels Group succeeded in bringing runners-up prize to the up-and-coming Danish firm. This interesting design consists of 99.9% air that is shaped into a cloud-like landscape for playing, relaxing, and dancing. The installation provides everything from seating to playgrounds to water to shade to light.
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Bjarke Ingels Group’s cloudscape takes you from the entrance to the courtyard in a continuous form. It basically take three main forms - a bubbly dune, a three-dimensional cumulus landscape and a cluster of free floating cirrus clouds. If you wish to see the bubbly dunes, you will have to visit the big rectangular courtyard, where you will find the dunes forming a mega air mattress for playing and physical activity and a paddling pool surrounded by bouncy seating.
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The three-dimensional cumulus landscape can be seen in the main courtyard with a covered chill out area of air mattresses and beanbags as well as a shaded bar for staff and guests, while just above the DJ and dance floor is a cluster of free floating cirrus clouds. They can be deflated, forming S-shapes that can be easily folded into Manhattan Portage Bags. Unique number with the pattern and folding instructions are printed onto the bags for convenience.
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Via: Curbed
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