deep purple by fuksas architects

massimiliano + doriana fuksas propose ‘deep purple’.
more than a refuge to us it seems to be a summer house for rich people with huge gardens,
while fuksas refers to his childhood dream of possessing a treehouse.

 

 

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the steel structure has three grid-like levels which all connect to a central pole

 

 

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adjustable plastic sheeting …

 

 

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… provides a partial facade for shade and shelter.

 

 

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tensile structure with stairs

 

 

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for ‘deep purple’ massimiliano fuksas immagines the use of inflatable furniture

 

 

 

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scale model

this project was part of the exhibition ‘casa per tutti’ (housing for all)
milan triennale
23 may – 14 september 08