Atelier experimental "MAC POPESCU"

Concept-wise the pavilion has evolved experimentally, but the starting point was the tower and the architectural symbolism it represents. The action of going up a tower, the route itself as well as the reward of discovering a new viewpoint and a shift in the perspective can, altogether, create a self-reflection experience. We imagined and designed a pavilion that can embody both a physical experience and offer a psychological influence. Through this collaborative project we aimed to understand how connection between people and collective memory can play into architectural form. The motifs often associated with overcoming difficult times and the enlightenment such a dark period can offer are translated into the project through a series of symbols like labyrinths, light oculus and the transcending through a vertical axis. Therefore, we aimed to create an environment that encourages overcoming, adjusting and finding a new meaning in the process of constantly adapting to new factors. For us, the project was a constant evolution, finding the fine line between the impact such a project can have on the community and structural and functional matters.