Richard Serra is known for his large scale artworks, so I thought it was interesting to see how he works in his studio. He’s creating small scaled models, and his studio is a mess in contrast with his art work. I think it’s a good example of how his mind works. He needs to explore and he needs space, as he works with different venues, material and interaction with the public. Although my client prefers a clean space I think there is some organised chaos in this studio..
Seidner, D. (1999) Artists’ Studios. Paris: Assouline.
This image is from the an exhibition from designer Rei Kawakubo. The fact that she is creating space with in space is something that I find really inspiring for my project. She’s elevating some of the mannequins and creating a little house or space for each collection, but still keeping some sort of a thread between them.
Frame (2017) Finding Rei Kawakubo In-Between Emptiness and Space. Available at: https://www.frameweb.com/article/event/finding-rei-kawakubo-in-between-emptiness-and-space
I’ve been thinking a lot about the fact that a “WC” needs to be incorporated in the room, although we don’t have to design it (yet). I saw this image in a Charlotte Perriand book, and thought that it was a pretty good idea if you have a small space. It reminds me of the Copenhagen bathrooms, that are so tiny you almost have to sit on the toilet to take a shower. Not ideal, but I think this at least looks nice.
Barsac, J. (2017) Charlotte Perriand : complete works. Volume 3, 1956-1638. Zurich : Scheidegger and Spiess.