The 'Garden of Forking Paths' Gives the Opportunity to Slow Down
Jennifer Gosnell — June 30, 2013 — Eco
References: good.is & archilovers
The 'Garden of Forking Paths,' winner of the 2013 Young Architects Program at MOMA, was created by Beals + Lyon Architects, by the team of Alejandro Beals, Loreto Lyon and Claudio Viñuela. The stop-and-think architectural wonder was built in downtown Santiago, Chile, as a temporary park structure.
The maze offers tourists and locals alike the chance to slow down and enjoy the city life. "We create an environment of slowness; a new scale for leisure and the unforeseen in a park that is otherwise insistently being pushed and transformed into a productive and lucrative space," comments the architectural team on Archilovers.
The Garden of Forking Paths features neon beams, a fountain and corn stalks. This creative project utilizes the busyness of the city to offer a stark and fun contrast that will overjoy children and adults alike.
The maze offers tourists and locals alike the chance to slow down and enjoy the city life. "We create an environment of slowness; a new scale for leisure and the unforeseen in a park that is otherwise insistently being pushed and transformed into a productive and lucrative space," comments the architectural team on Archilovers.
The Garden of Forking Paths features neon beams, a fountain and corn stalks. This creative project utilizes the busyness of the city to offer a stark and fun contrast that will overjoy children and adults alike.
Trend Themes
1. Slow Living - Creating spaces or experiences that encourage people to slow down and appreciate leisure time.
2. Temporary Architecture - Designing and constructing innovative structures that can be easily dismantled and repurposed, allowing for flexibility and sustainability.
3. Urban Oasis - Transforming urban spaces into green havens that promote relaxation and reconnect people with nature.
Industry Implications
1. Architecture & Design - Opportunity to create unique, temporary structures that enhance the urban landscape and promote new ways of experiencing cities.
2. Tourism & Hospitality - Potential to develop tourist attractions and accommodations that provide a break from the fast-paced urban environment, catering to the growing demand for slow travel experiences.
3. Urban Planning & Development - Incorporating urban oases and temporary installations into city planning strategies to improve quality of life and promote well-being in densely populated areas.
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