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# Privately-Owned Public Space Pavilions
Six Studios Raise Awareness with a Series of Installations

By Kalin Ned | Published 2019-09-30 | Art & Design
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/privatelyowned-public-space
References: [dezeen](https://www.dezeen.com/2019/09/11/pop-pavilions-privately-owned-public-spaces-tato-architects-kyoto-art-center/) & [kac.or.jp](https://www.kac.or.jp/eng/)

This series of installations at the Kyoto Art Center in Japan explores the oppressive nature of the privately-owned public space. Launched for the Kenchiku Symposium, the pop-up brings together the works of six studios — Tato Architects, Hiroshi Kato, Sven Pfeiffer, Dot Architects, Ludwig Heimbach, Martinez Barat Lafore Architectes.

Installed in "a rarely used courtyard of the art center," each structure is intended to provide a '[safe space](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/de-wachtkamer)' for certain activities that are considered taboo in the open. This includes things like napping, kissing, bird feeding and '[dangerous play](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/play-pavilion).' The installations resonate with people on account of their [interactive nature](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folding-landscape), however, their message extends further, pushing for the rules of the privately-owned public space to be rethought and subverted.

Photo Credits: Dezeen

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 3.5/10
- Popularity: 53% | Activity: 42% | Freshness: 9%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: Asia

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### Key Themes Behind This Trend

- **Interactive Installations:** The use of interactive installations in public spaces creates opportunities for engagement and awareness.
- **Reimagining Public Spaces:** The need to rethink and subvert the rules of privately-owned public spaces presents opportunities for innovative design and inclusivity.
- **Art as Activism:** Using art installations to raise awareness about social and political issues can drive meaningful change and inspire action.

### Where This Applies

- **Architecture:** Architects can explore innovative design solutions for public spaces that challenge traditional norms and promote inclusivity.
- **Urban Planning:** Urban planners can reimagine the regulations and policies surrounding privately-owned public spaces to encourage more engagement and community involvement.
- **Art and Culture:** Art institutions and organizations can use art as a powerful tool for activism, raising awareness about pressing social issues and sparking conversations.

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