Performatieve Ruimte
Re-activating public space
a research on active public space
a research on active public space
Performative Space
Re-activation public space
Public space is traditionally the place where strangers meet. A place to first look at others from a distance, after which contact is more easily made. With the arrival of social media, there’s little reason for these casual encounters. Debates are held, but no longer in public space. Even more, the aversion to risk in recent design for public space is not surprising.
The research ‘Performative Space’ presents a new idea on the design of public space for interaction. It is inspired by performance art, an art movement from the 1960s and 1970s. The active engagement of the public by this movement is also the starting point for performatve space. A collection of examples of spaces shows how people can actively engage in space. Seeing other people playfully interact, it invites others to join in and work together. These ideas are translated into spatial designs: such as BELLEN, Kom! and Tubes. Two of which are elaborated for sites in Rotterdam and Eindhoven.
reference to performance art: Yard, Allan Kaprow, 1961
reference to performance art: Yard, Allan Kaprow, 1961
reference to performance art: 50X50 Foot Pillow, Ant farm, 1969
reference to performance art: 50X50 Foot Pillow, Ant farm, 1969
example of performative space: pipes provoke playful behaviour
example of performative space: pipes provoke playful behaviour
example of performative space: find balance together in a bowl
example of performative space: find balance together in a bowl
example of performative space: pole sticks provoke sportive behaviour (and getting wet)
example of performative space: pole sticks provoke sportive behaviour (and getting wet)
design for Strijp-S in Eindhoven
design for Strijp-S in Eindhoven
the design is based on the idea of communicating through bells
the design is based on the idea of communicating through bells
BELLEN: ringing the bell alone, or making music together
BELLEN: ringing the bell alone, or making music together
by moving the bell you create sound
by moving the bell you create sound
the bowl is a large maraccas
the bowl is a large maraccas
design for the Museumpark in Rotterdam
design for the Museumpark in Rotterdam
KRULLEN: the coloured asphalt stripes become mats that curl up
KRULLEN: the coloured asphalt stripes become mats that curl up
on the curls you can play, lie down, sit
on the curls you can play, lie down, sit
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