The Subtracted Horizon

Idea projektu

An underground pavilion in the Swiss Alps that symbolizes the loss of peace and freedom caused by war, using subtractive architecture to create a profound spatial experience.

Popis projektu

The Subtracted Horizon is an underground pavilion hidden beneath a pristine alpine meadow, rendered almost invisible from the surface. As visitors descend into a stark, raw trench carved into the earth, they leave behind the open and endless alpine horizon. The architecture uses pure subtraction, removing the landscape to create a profound spatial experience. The pavilion powerfully symbolizes the loss of peace and freedom caused by war.

Technické informace

The structure consists of concrete trenches and pathways carved into the alpine hillside, with a network of interconnected sunken corridors and spaces. The design features stepped descending pathways, raw concrete walls, and a partially enclosed volume with timber screening elements.

Dokumentace

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