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THE DROP
A new concept in festival architecture, the DROP incorporated a visionary art gallery, a cinema/stage, and a live performance stage... all into one gigantic 250' diameter plaza. Pictured here is one wing of the art gallery, which included an art shop.
Design: Gerard Minakawa
Materials: Bamboo, cob, reclaimed wood, natural rope, steel, fabric, found natural materials. |
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A different wing of the "Tube", the name I gave to the horseshoe-shaped art gallery surrounding the DROP event space. |
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The Liminal stage, which functioned as both a cinema and forum for speakers and workshops. The Tube (art gallery) surrounded this area completely.
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Live performance stage, opposite the Liminal stage and separated by a 180' diameter circular arena.
photo: Aaron Gautschi |
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Front of the DROP. The entire space was enclosed by overlapping "scales", which were actually 20' tall panels woven from bamboo splits.
photo: Aaron Gautschi |
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View of the Drop from above, looking west. You can see the Tube art gallery enclosing the giant courtyard on either side, like a massive bear hug... |
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A stone patio designed and built by Ralf, a local German mason, graced the front entrance of the DROP... and kids loved to turn the bamboo water fountain on and off! |
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Scales of the fish... the woven panel walls of the Drop housing all the fine art. |
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