Designed for a public art installation competition dubbed 'The House as a Metaphor,' the Modular House pavilion is a house sculpture that defies logic in only the best ways. Taking on a surreal form as though it leapt out of someone's dream, the house sculpture is comprised of all-white, windowless versions of classic homes that have been stacked precariously on top of each other.
Designed by Michael Jantzen, the house sculpture is nevertheless meant as more than a work of art. As its name gives away, it is a pavilion that provides a public space that people can gather around. Whether for communal purposes or simply to seek a bit of shade, the house sculpture is a striking creation.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Surreal Architecture
- Expanding on the abstract architecture practice with radical new takes on traditional building.
- Modular Design
- Building off of the idea of combining modules to create adaptable and adjustable structures for various uses.
- Public Art Installations
- Taking public installations to a new level with interactive and functional pieces.
Where This Applies
- Architecture
- Creating opportunities for architects to think outside the box and push their designs to be more inspired and imaginative.
- Construction
- Offering a unique and modular approach to creating buildings that can be tailor-made for specific purposes.
- Art
- Providing a new way for artists and their work to be integrated into public spaces and environments.
