MVRDV: let's jump
solomon r. guggenheim museum, new york
on now until april 28th, 2010

MVRDV, rotterdam, netherlands
'let's jump', 2009
digital print, 95.3 x 68.6 cm
artwork © MVRDV
for the 'contemplating the void: interventions in the guggenheim museum' exhibition,
rotterdam-based architectural firm MVRDV envisions 'let's jump!', a central 'trampoline' structure
within the guggenheim museum's rotunda. the concept sees a reverse exhibition plan of the museum,
maximizing the spiral's capacity by positioning a variegated collection of abstract and non objective
works along the complete extension of the ramp (7000 art works / 337 meters = 20,7 art works per m2).
connected to the edges of the second ring of the museum would be a transparent, elastic membrane,
which would produce a dynamic connection with the entire rotunda, reinterpreting the idea
of movement, interconnection and simultaneity of frank lloyd wright's building.
this approach steps away from a more ordered vision of the museum exhibition / guided tour,
and transforms it into an amusing dialogue through this temporary art system - let's jump!

up close

here is a sample of a possible program:

(from let to right)
-work&process
circular layout along the edge to view and discuss performers demonstrations
-first fridays
centered disposition to enjoy the music of the art after dark events
-guided tours
linear scheme to offer a methodical exploration of the collection (by sackler educators)

(from let to right)
-second sundays
gathering groups encouraged to get closer to both art and family members (lunch package)
-film forum
lying position required to watch movies projected onto the roof
-learning through art
jump with art in order to foster a playful connection to works of art and artistic expressions

section plan

section plan
contemplating the void: guggenheim's spiral r
instead of dealing directly with the guggenheim museum's central 'void' some artists, designers and architects have chosen to explore the space between frank lloyd wright's spiraling ramp.
olson kundig architects: guggenheim helixmart
the year as 2060. olson kundig architects from seattle, see the guggenheim museum as a place which is no longer inhabitable. all artworks have been moved to a secure location and the edifice that was once a lively...
stefano boeri: floating void
'floating void', imagines frank lloyd wright's central rotunda as an external space, floating above the guggenheim museum.
MVRDV: bastide niel
an extension to the city of bordeaux, france, this contemporary development will become the largest net-zero neighborhood in the world.
MVRDV: the cloud
this pair of residential towers are connected at the 27th floor with a volume spanning ten floors, evoking the image of a pixelated cloud.
MVRDV: flowerbed hotel
the structural composition of the building is a series of stacked volumes contained within a greenhouse shell and will feature 2.100m2 worth of flowerbeds.
michael schoner: coathanger chopper
the clothes hanger moves through out the space, controlled by radio and propelled by two computer fans.
little red house in nolita
the six story brick building, originally used as a 19th century carriage factory, has been reinvented as a minimalistic and mod...
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