'randerscheinung' by prechteck, kassel, germany
all images courtesy of prechteck


vienna-based prechteck has created 'randerscheinung', a modular pavilion proposal for the 13th documenta 2012
to take place in kassel, germany. the linear form integrates a roof structure which accommodates seating for transient visitors.
held every five years, the event's cyclical existence called for a temporary building which may be easily disassembled and
relocated to another site. capable of housing different functions, each section may stand alone but heighten the experience
when joined to their neighboring units. the individual units can be distributed to various german cities during off years to serve
as information booths for the next exhibition.



sloped surfaces for outdoor seating


the sedentary landscape is comprised of a truss system placed at 30 degree angles, turning wall and roof panels into an
ideal location for staircases and surfaces for sitting. the pavilion will become a meeting place for the public and house a concert hall
and lecture hall along with reading and relaxing areas. the unique articulation intends to be an interpretation of documenta's personality
and a metaphorical image describing its historical, political and artistic alteration over time. keeping the pavilion to the sidelines of
the site in between the city and the event's plot, the wooden construct relates to the surrounding cityscape. stretching in the horizontal plane
creates an atmosphere of togetherness with open access for all.



lobby



lecture hall



ramp for wheelchair access to 2nd floor



history of documenta exhibition



infobooth for documenta



at night



aerial view



floor plan



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