Field of Possibilities - Between Museum and Concert Hall

University of Innsbruck, Fakultät für Architektur, Innsbruck

Idea projektu

Venice can be seen as a system of ways. It has main roads as well as alternative ones that can lead to the same destination. There is a charm in using it as a maze, exploring it in ways beyond its specified functions. With its bridges and stairs, Venice creates a differentiated spatial experience across various layers. The Field of Possibilities builds upon this interpretation of Venice. It offers an undefined space, with only the Museum and the Concert Hall as fixed points of use.

Popis projektu

The interconnected system of plates, designed with gradual thresholds, creates a space that blend seamlessly into one another. These plates vary in scale accommodating different uses, from seating steps to stairs to terraces in the Concert Hall. The design intentionally softens the landscape´s affordance, inviting open interpretation and diverse uses.

Technické informace

To offer a clean and distinct environment in the Concert Hall, its interior is constructed from concrete. This concrete gradually transitions into natural stone, creating a rough texture that marks a shift in the space. Over time, the stone erodes and weathers, showcasing the traces of its use and aging. It will lead to pathways in a field of vegetation. The landscape merges with the Canal Grade, evoking different emotional responses to water. Depending on the water level, parts of the landscape are revealed or submerged. Additionally, mirrors placed on the underside of the upper plates reflect the water`s surface. It creates a secondary reflection that producing caustic light patterns inside the space.

Through its gradual thresholds, the system creates a variety of spaces connected to different uses. This differentiated design ensures that everyone can find their preferred place within the system.