Mariana Proko_Marina Mekshi_ "Breathing Void"

The scope of our project is the creation of a common space which is open and close at the same time and the integration of different ages. Inside this space people will find privacy; however, these same people will be able to meet, communicate, and interact with each other. This space will be created by the way the panels are designed and put together which generate various types of shapes within the area. The composition developed will be suitable enough to provide conformation and relaxation to everyone regardless of their gender and age.

The structure of the space created by the panels is the result of the three different modules overlapping one another. The panels used are empty boxes made of wooden material, and are nailed together for full support. Based on the fact that we are using multiple modules, we can easily take them apart and reassemble to generate different shapes as well as the space within. Another prospect to be considered is the usage of multiple colors and materials to institute diverse atmospheres. The most interesting part of this project is the fact that this common space can be created how we wish at anytime and anywhere... This can be either repeated or adopted in different neighborhoods of the city.

By using the same module that we used in the bundle we decided to have some spaces that will be useful to the community. We add some functions related to the existing playground. So in this way we create an extension of the playground.

In the area we create three strong stripes of functions. The main part is the communication zone which is created inside the bundle, the added facilities for the playground and the grandstands zone outside the bundle.

We keep the left part of the bundle as a “wall” structure and with an extension of another “wall” will be created the space that will be used in the inside part of it as a changing space. This inside part will be divided again with these panels in two changing rooms for the playground. This space will be created by the way the panels are designed and overlapped together. So in this way various types of shapes will be generated within the area.

And at the same time the outer part of it will be used as grandstands. So this will be the “watching” zone for the playground. And when the bundle will be removed, it will remain a memory of it from these created space from these panels.