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Dynamic Archiving: A Performative Archive Building on Thames
CULTUTRAL | Performative Archive Building | Teamed with Valerie Tse & Tony Chen
The architectural proposal introduces a dynamic archive building situated on the Southbank near the Battersea and American Embassy, designed to engage with the city’s fabric through both its function and form. Inspired by the sculptural works of Martin Puryear, the design integrates concepts of nested forms and unstable stasis into its structure, embodying flexibility and movement within its spatial organization.
It all The building operates on an 8 x 8m matrix, which facilitates a versatile arrangement of spaces capable of hosting archives and public events.
The design features performative elements such as a public staircase and mechanized systems for moving archived materials, enhancing interaction and accessibility. It incorporates reprogrammable spaces with sliding doors and flexible partitions to adapt to various events and exhibits. Overlooking the Thames, the building’s cantilevered structure and integrated crane system facilitate logistical functions, making it a landmark of innovation and cultural memory. The design’s open, layered architecture invites community engagement, making it a vibrant hub for historical reflection and architectural exploration.
Take a minute to check the mechanized systems for moving archived materials, enhancing interaction and accessibility
A Performative Archive Building on Thames
designed to engage with the city’s fabric through both its function and form
