inflatable installation by moradavaga lands in the former train station aur-ora in italy

Kami from the Sky by Moradavaga reimagines a small red hut Moradavaga's 'Kami from the Sky' introduces a temporary inflatable installation designed for »

Moradavaga edited by christina vergopoulou May 10, 2024 4 min

Kami from the Sky by Moradavaga reimagines a small red hut

Moradavaga‘s ‘Kami from the Sky’ introduces a temporary inflatable installation designed for the cultural utilization of a former railway station in Auer (Aur-Ora) in Italy. The project was achieved with the support of raumlaborberlin, known for its work on inflatable structures such as the ‘Kitchenmonument’ and ‘Spacebuster.’

The installation serves as a conceptual continuation of ‘Kami in the Whispering Forest,’ a project by Moradavaga completed in Neumarkt/Egna, Italy, in 2018. This iteration advances the narrative of ‘Kami,’ a small red hut, now situated at the Aur-Ora train station after its descent with a large, specialized parachute.

inflatable installation by moradavaga lands in the former train station aur-ora in italy - 1 — all images by Moradavaga – Arno Ebner

parachute installation stands on the former railway station

Upon landing in Auer/Ora, ‘Kami’ transitions from its Whispering Forest origins, establishing itself on the grounds of the former railway station. The parachute inflates to form a temporary space that fosters creative engagement and cultural experimentation until the station undergoes renovation.

The project by Moradavaga was realized through a workshop held at the Youth and Cultural Center Point in Neumarkt/Egna and at Haus Curtinie in Kurtinig/Cortina, facilitating collaborative efforts and innovative uses of the site.

inflatable installation by moradavaga lands in the former train station aur-ora in italy - 2 — Moradavaga’s ‘Kami from the Sky’ installation stands at the former Aur-Ora train station

inflatable installation by moradavaga lands in the former train station aur-ora in italy - 3 — the inflatable installation encourages cultural engagement in the historic railway station

inflatable installation by moradavaga lands in the former train station aur-ora in italy - 4 — ‘Kami from the Sky’ is supported by raumlaborberlin, known for its work on other inflatable projects

inflatable installation by moradavaga lands in the former train station aur-ora in italy - 5 — the project introduces a large, specialized parachute that facilitates Kami’s descent into the Aur-Ora train station

inflatable installation by moradavaga lands in the former train station aur-ora in italy - 6 — upon landing, the parachute inflates into a versatile, temporary space for creative use

inflatable installation by moradavaga lands in the former train station aur-ora in italy - 7 — the installation offers a unique environment for artistic and cultural events during the station’s renovation

inflatable installation by moradavaga lands in the former train station aur-ora in italy - 8 — Moradavaga’s project reimagines the former train station with innovative and transformative design

inflatable installation by moradavaga lands in the former train station aur-ora in italy - 9 — ‘Kami’ lands on the former railway station grounds, showcasing a harmonious blend of art and architecture

kami-from-the-sky-aur-ora-italy-moradavaga-designboom-1800-2 — the temporary structure supports collaborative efforts and creative use of the site

inflatable installation by moradavaga lands in the former train station aur-ora in italy - 10 — Moradavaga’s installation infuses the old station with new life and energy

inflatable installation by moradavaga lands in the former train station aur-ora in italy - 11 — the inflatable space by Moradavaga enables artistic expression and community engagement

inflatable installation by moradavaga lands in the former train station aur-ora in italy - 12 — ‘Kami from the Sky’ serves as a dynamic hub for cultural events and activities in Auer/Ora

kami-from-the-sky-aur-ora-italy-moradavaga-designboom-1800-3 — the project was realized through workshops held in Neumarkt/Egna and Kurtinig/Cortina

project info:

name: Kami from the Sky
architect: Moradavaga | @moradavaga

collaboration: Julie Battistolo

thanks to: Michele Braito, Judith Calliari, Hartman Calliari, Hannes Christoph, Paul Dibiasi, Martin Dindo, Viktor Eccli, Renate Frasnelli, Elias Hauser, Brigitte Matthias, Hartmut Porkert, Roland Pichler, Thomas Scherer, Irene Fliri, Klaus Vedovelli, Emil Vescoli

special thanks to: raumlaborberlin

location: Auer/ Ora, Italy

photography: Moradavaga – Arno Ebner | @_argeb_

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