FALL 2023-ARCH401

When contemplating contemporary art, one envisions a perpetually renewed and timeless style. An essential aspect of contemporary art involves an experience-oriented approach, where encountering new experiences, reliving the past, discovering the new, understanding spaces, appreciating architecture, and encountering art are all integral. The prominence of digital art in this context highlights its role in exploring novel facets of contemporary artistic expression. In an era where individual lives prioritize meaningful experiences, contributing to the attainment of diverse perspectives becomes crucial.

Out of this consideration, the concept of a digital art museum emerged with the aim of providing people with an immersive experience of contemporary art. To achieve this, a new street was envisioned, utilizing both pedestrian flow and the structural elements of streets from the past. As individuals navigated these streets, those seeking to experience digital art were encouraged to detach from the real world and ascend to the exhibition areas on the upper floor.

A captivating loop was created between two buildings on the upper level, guiding visitors through the exhibition spaces with the ultimate goal of returning to the starting points. Bridges connecting the buildings served as interludes, prompting visitors to pause and reflect, reminding them of their presence in the tangible world. This intentional pause aimed to bridge the gap between the virtual and the real.

Moving seamlessly between the realms of the real and the virtual, visitors embarked on a journey to explore the complex art structure of the contemporary period. The intricately designed masses aimed to create a mixed reality, where the boundaries between the tangible and the digital were intentionally blurred. The result is an innovative and immersive art experience, weaving together the threads of both worlds to offer a unique and thought-provoking encounter with the complexities of contemporary art.