the movement of architecture

Project idea

This project is rooted in the idea that architecture is not static — it transforms along with the person who experiences it. As we move, grow, and shift our perspective, the space around us begins to change. Even with the same silhouette, no two people see the structure the same way.

The core image is a steel “vine” — an artificial growth rising from the ground, intertwining and stretching upward. It creates a form that feels unfamiliar, yet oddly organic. It’s a paradox: a rigid structure evoking something alive.

As one ascends the viewing path, the changing views and angles evoke a gradual shift in perception. At the top, the landscape no longer appears the same — the viewer begins to grasp how fluid and fragile the world is. In that moment, the architecture becomes not a frame, but a lens — helping us see how valuable every passing moment truly is.

Project description

The structure is a vertical installation that invites not just physical movement, but emotional progression. As visitors rise through its spiral path, the landscape unfolds in fragments — partial views that shift with every step. The contrast between the sharp, metallic geometry of the frame and the surrounding natural softness highlights the tension between human design and the environment.

It’s not just a tower or a platform — it’s a passage. A journey that transforms observation into introspection. By the time the visitor reaches the top, they’ve already completed an inner ascent, where the structure no longer just surrounds them, but becomes part of their own experience and memory.

Technical information

The structure consists of a lightweight steel framework anchored in a reinforced concrete base. Its vertical volume unfolds in a twisting pattern, reminiscent of a climbing plant — but constructed from modular steel profiles and cross-braced joints for stability. Perforated panels add translucency and allow light and shadow to shift throughout the day, enhancing the illusion of movement.

Each segment is prefabricated for ease of transport and assembly. The design ensures both structural resilience and sensory delicacy: from the tactile coldness of metal to the panoramic openness of the upper platform. Durable, expressive, and minimal — the system balances engineering precision with poetic ambiguity.