Experimental Structure Čerešně

Čerešně - Photo
Experimantal structure čerešně, Photo: Shota tsikoliya

EXPERIMENTAL STRUCTURE ČEREŠNĚ

 

Place: Bratislava, Slovak Republic
Type: Site Specific Sculpture
Size:

Gross Built Area: 128m2

Client: ITB Development a.s.
Design Team: COLLARCH, Shota Tsikoliya, Jan Kovaříček

Collaboration: Architekti Šebo Lichý

Construction Engineer: František Denk

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Experimental Structure Čerešně
Photo: Shota tsikoliya
Experimental Structure Čerešně
Experimental Structure Čerešně, During ConstructIon

The sculpture can resemble an abstract structure, a cloud or a silhouette of a grove on a hilltop. The design transforms an uncertain shape through a regular orthogonal grid. Glossy metal surfaces create a spectacular play of shadow and light. While red lines contrasting with the light surroundings, create an illusion of a two dimensional drawing, only a moving observer notices the three-dimensional character of the structure. Located on the roof of the apartment complex, the sculpture presents a clear iconic orientation point for the neighborhood.

The structure consists of 130 identical segments, each being an orthogonal three dimensional cross made of welded 60x60mm steel beams with square cross-sections. The segments are bolted together and can be re-assembled in various configurations.

The structure has been designed to meet the client request upon a sculpture, which positively complements and enforces public space of a newly erected neighborhood.

 

 

Experimental Structure Čerešně
Photo: Shota tsikoliya
Experimental Structure Čerešně
Photo: Shota tsikoliya