Marking and celebrating the end of mining in Duhamel, Germany, EverRest by Simon Takasaki is proposed to be erected on the cavernous quarry site left behind by the industry. To enhance the gaping hole amidst the picturesque countryside, the designer has conceived a wonderful organic structure of twisting horizontal planes that open up an expansive central hall and a surround of sinuous steps.
The project seems to mimic the built-up layers of the earth beneath the surface, containing a protected sanctuary for public use. The gracefully molded monument strives to unite its internet and external space, softly enclosing a stunning center for the arts. EverRest by Simon Takasaki would exist as a new serene structure to counter balance the site's past afflictions.
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EverRest by Simon Takasaki Makes a Mountain of a Mining Hole
Trend Themes
1. Organic Public Monuments - Design organic public monuments that foster a connection between the internal and external spaces and provide a serene structure for public use.
2. Redevelopment of Quarry Sites - Transform disused quarry sites into awe-inspiring monuments that celebrate the end of mining and provide new public spaces for communities.
3. Sustainable Construction - Incorporate eco-friendly and sustainable building materials and methods in the construction of public monuments to minimize environmental impact.
Industry Implications
1. Architecture & Design - Architects and designers can explore innovative ways of transforming disused quarry sites into public monuments that foster a sense of community and connection with nature.
2. Construction - Construction companies can experiment with eco-friendly building materials and sustainable construction methods to minimize their environmental impact and contribute to sustainable monuments and spaces.
3. Public Art & Installations - Artists and public art planners can collaborate to create organic monuments that celebrate the end of industries and provide new public spaces for communities to gather and enjoy.