living different

Tactility and the senses play a central role in this design. Some parts of the timber frame are smaller spaces (alcoves) that bring our bodily experience closer to the perception of sounds and smells. For example, footsteps are absorbed by the thatch wall, which simultaneously emits a scent reminiscent of the outdoors, of nature. The decision to reference the Cella aligns with the intent to respond to the physical and mental experiences from the forgotten history of the Bauhaus. For instance, Haus Lange features some intimate chambers. Another example would be the Farnsworth House, where the concept of the Cella was integrated into the entire design of the house, meaning that the natural elements, the parks, and the space of the house merge with each other. During the Industrial Age (Modernism), the primary flow of information still occurred through analog communication. This relationship is now free from such dualism. Most places are, by definition, public, with communication rules applying to every physical and virtual space. Reflecting on new forms of privacy becomes essential.

The Bauhaus, as a continuation of the modern movement (starting from the 18th century), was situated in a time when entirely new experiences were being inscribed into the human body and mind. The introduction of industrial and mechanical artifacts and attitudes into private spaces occurred during a period when people still had direct experiences and lived in a physical reality. The factories were loud environments, and workers ended their days in a natural world that was likely closer and more immediate than what we experience today.
People are increasingly distancing themselves from nature, and their idea of a private space now more closely resembles that of a home workspace.
The installation offers an opportunity for a specific experience: to get closer to a world without having an excess of information.