The Dormer House by Ben Wolf is a Collage of Decaying Structures
Francis Tiangson — March 1, 2011 — Eco
References: ben-wolf & tbpdesign.blogspot
Ben Wolf is a Nashville-born creative that has created a rather remarkable piece of artwork. His most recent piece, Dormer House, is an incredible constructed collage of derelict buildings from around Detroit.
What's completely mesmerizing about Ben Wolf's Dormer House is that it is a mash up of multiple structures that each represent an aging and character-filled building. Ben Wolf collected the pieces from houses on a demolition list, and with the help of friends and a power generator, he broke off pieces to mount onto his sculpture.
This Ben Wolf masterpiece is an architectural collage that unites homes from yesteryear. It pays homage to the old and forgotten shelters that scatter the city, giving decaying buildings a new life to be admired. This Ben Wolf creation has an appearance as if it is something off the lot of a movie set.
What's completely mesmerizing about Ben Wolf's Dormer House is that it is a mash up of multiple structures that each represent an aging and character-filled building. Ben Wolf collected the pieces from houses on a demolition list, and with the help of friends and a power generator, he broke off pieces to mount onto his sculpture.
This Ben Wolf masterpiece is an architectural collage that unites homes from yesteryear. It pays homage to the old and forgotten shelters that scatter the city, giving decaying buildings a new life to be admired. This Ben Wolf creation has an appearance as if it is something off the lot of a movie set.
Trend Themes
1. Mix-and-match Architecture - Opportunities for designers and architects to create new structures by combining pieces of derelict buildings from different locations.
2. Repurposed Materials - Trend for using reclaimed materials in building and construction to reduce waste and environmental impact.
3. Aesthetic Preservation - Trend for preserving the unique, character-filled design elements of older buildings in modern construction projects.
Industry Implications
1. Architecture and Design - Opportunities for architects, designers, and builders to incorporate mixed-and-matched architectural elements into their projects.
2. Construction - Opportunities for construction companies to repurpose materials from abandoned buildings instead of using new, environmentally-intensive materials.
3. Tourism and Entertainment - Opportunities for tourism companies and movie production studios to showcase the unique aesthetic of blended abandoned buildings as a draw for visitors and location scouts.
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