Fragmenting the Majority

In a bustling public square frequented by countless individuals, whose purposes and durations of stay are as varied as they are unpredictable, how can architecture respond? We have aimed to dismantle the conventional routines associated with such spaces, designing with the intent that if a hundred people were present, there would be a hundred different ways to engage with the space.

The structure, supported by discs leaning at angles, creates a continuum of varying heights throughout the square. This design not only adapts to individual physical dimensions but also allows the widths of the objects to expand and contract, encouraging visitors to discover and define their own spaces. A place that serves as a table for a small child can transform into a bench for a high school student, a support for an elderly person to lean on, or even a workstation for an office worker.

Instead of imposing a one-size-fits-all notion of comfort in this public space, our approach encourages each individual to actively find their own comfort and freely choose their interactions with others. By doing so, we strive to cultivate a sense of comfort derived from a collective of minorities, thus redefining the essence of public spaces.