The Art of Bringing Creative Ideas to Life
Client
, Aarhus School of Architecture
Project
: The "New Ark" art project at Godsbanen in Aarhus, Denmark
Design
, architects Simon Strøyer, Tideland Studio, Rasmus Romme Brick Maabjerg, Rumgehør Studio, and artist Ajarose Stinee Solvild.
Photo
: Niels Rysz Olsen
When the idea of placing three enormous lifebuoys made of mirror-polished steel at the Aarhus School of Architecture was conceived, it was with a clear vision of drawing attention to climate change and rising sea levels. However, it was not clear how this artistic vision could be turned into physical reality within both a tight schedule and a tight budget—and that’s where Ambiente came into the picture.
From Creative Idea to Feasible Solution
Architects and artists are often experts at envisioning what no one else can see. The challenge arises when those ideas need to be brought to life. The lifebuoys, titled “New Ark,” are a good example of something that seems simple on paper but, in reality, requires extensive technical understanding.
The wreaths were intended to appear light and elegant while still being strong enough to serve as seating in an open space. Therefore, we worked on the design, material selection, technical drawings, and product development to ensure that the artistic vision could be realized without compromise. An important part of the work also involved finding the right balance between quality, durability, and cost-effectiveness. We optimized the design, reduced material consumption, and identified the production methods and suppliers capable of delivering the desired result within the project’s parameters.
