curly cube installation sits along shanghai waterfront
Juxtaposing organic tensile forms with a geometric silhouette, People’s Architecture Office’s Curly Cube installation reactivates Shanghai’s waterfront for increased social engagement. The structure is modular and adaptable, stretching curvilinear membranes conceived by Serge Ferrari over lightweight square frames.
Inspired by the Gyroid minimal surface, a naturally occurring mathematical structure known for its complex yet efficient geometry, it creates a fluid spatial experience within which at night becomes illuminated by gentle, fleeting gradients. With this materiality, its flexibility further allows it to be reconfigured, stacked, or transported with ease, making it a scalable solution for various urban settings.
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people’s architecture office juxtaposes organic and geometric
During the day, Curly Cube provides shaded enclaves for relaxation, while at night, integrated lighting transforms it into an illuminated spectacle. The team at People’s Architecture Office has carefully positioned lighting to cast vivid colors onto the silver membranes, that shift with the viewer’s perspective.
As a public art intervention, the installation introduces a playful element to the transitory and recreational space along the Huangpu River. Its modular units present multiple functions that can be explored intuitively with friends or with strangers, transforming from seating and partitions to trampolines for tactile and participatory public experiences.
People’s Architecture Office completes Curly Cube
located along the Huangpu River
creating a playful element to the transitory and recreational space
juxtaposing organic tensile forms with a geometric silhouette
tensile, curvilinear membranes conceived by Serge Ferrari are stretched over lightweight square frames
during the day, Curly Cube provides shaded enclaves for relaxation
