Dezeen « Newer story Older story » Camilo Rebelo installs trojan egg inside Portos city hall 16 January 2015 | Leave a comment More: DesignInstallationsSlideshows Portuguese architect Camilo Rebelo installed this wooden egg large enough for several people to hide inside beneath the vaulted ceilings of the Porto city hall atrium (+ slideshow). Trojan Egg, Porto by Camilo Rebelo Described by Camilo Rebelo as a trojan egg, a reference to the mythical wooden horse that the Greek army hid in to enter the city of Troy, the pod is intended as a place for silence and contemplation. Related story: Mobile egg-shaped beach huts installed along a South Korean shoreline Trojan Egg, Porto by Camilo Rebelo The architect first designed the structure – called Ovo, the Portuguese word for egg – for a client living in the Swiss Alps. Installed in his basement, it was used to display an artwork by Portuguese sculptor Rui Chafes. Trojan Egg, Porto by Camilo Rebelo More recently, the structure was recreated in Porto to accompany an exhibition of Chafes work – comprising 33 egg-shaped pieces of marble and iron. Trojan Egg, Porto by Camilo Rebelo The juxtaposition of the two projects was designed to help visitors to the exhibition visualise themselves inhabiting one of the tiny sculptures. Trojan Egg, Porto by Camilo Rebelo The purpose of this wooden egg is to create a void – to unveil a new dimension and through it potentiate mystery, explained Rebelo, whose past projects include a museum with a carved stone facade. Trojan Egg, Porto by Camilo Rebelo Mystery is a condition that is very close to disappearing from our civilisation, he said. This value is, for us, one of the main reasons of life and the egg is the dimension we choose to express it. Trojan Egg, Porto by Camilo Rebelo The egg measured seven metres wide, four metres deep and three metres high, and was constructed using CNC-cut timber. Its exterior was then coated with a thin layer of concrete, leaving a completely smooth surface. Trojan Egg, Porto by Camilo Rebelo Inside, an integrated bench created seating all around the perimeter, while a central ceiling light gave off a turquoise glow. Trojan Egg, Porto by Camilo Rebelo The exhibition opened in October and the egg remained in place until the start of this week. Trojan Egg, Porto by Camilo Rebelo Photography is by Nelson Garrido. Related story: Robert Stadler installation in a Parisian church Robert Stadler has sent us photos of his lighting installation in the church of Saint-Paul Saint-Louis in Paris during the annual Nuit Blanche all-night festival earlier this month. More » Related movie: Lotus Dome by Studio Roosegaarde Dutch design lab Studio Roosegaarde has built a dome of metallic flowers that appear to come to life as they sense the presence of visitors inside a church in Lille, France. Larger version + story » More installations: Philippe Malouin creates circular swing set with Caesarstone seats Philippe Malouin creates circular swing …Martino Gamper plays with perspective for Prada window installations Martino Gamper plays with perspective fo…Bertrand Laviers unruly mass of hoses creates a fountain outside the Serpentine Sackler Gallery Bertrand Laviers unruly mass of hoses…Luzinterruptus creates weird and sinister lighting installation using floating latex gloves Luzinterruptus creates weird and sinist…Dezeens top 10 installations of 2014 Dezeens top 10 installations of 2014 Madrid installs moon-themed Christmas lights Madrid installs moon-themed Christmas li…Barkow Leibinger chose strong and elastic cotton for tensile installation in Marrakech Barkow Leibinger chose strong and elast…Hello Wood builds Budapest Christmas tree from 5000 pieces of firewood Hello Wood builds Budapest Christmas tre…Olafur Eliassons immersive light installations inhabit Gehrys Fondation Louis Vuitton Olafur Eliassons immersive light instal… « Newer story Older story » 16 January 2015 | Leave a comment More: DesignInstallationsSlideshowsCamilo RebeloNelson GarridoPortoPortugal Posted on Friday, January 16th, 2015 at 10:00 am by Amy Frearson. See our copyright policy. Before commenting, please read our comments policy.
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