konya2023 + takako takeuchi solve unauthorized parking with amulet barrier

konya2023 + takako takeuchi solve unauthorized parking with amulet barrier
all images courtesy of konya2023

japanese studio konya2023 in collaboration with takako takeuchi have come up with a solution to prevent unauthorized parking at a local residents’ bike garage. the ‘amulet line of knots’ project uses a barrier system to vaguely define the private territory, without completely shutting it off. the ‘kekkai’ structure is based on japanese shrines and consists of a circle, knots, and columns, all of which are important elements in shinto culture. the different materials come together to create a sacred atmosphere that is also successful in cordoning off parking spaces. 

the ‘amulet’ line of knots is used to define bike parking spaces

detail of the barrier system, which uses knots, a circle and columns

detail of the amulet

project info:

artist: takako takeuchi
year: 2014
material: steel, rope, rubber rope, japanese-style string, bamboo blind, gravel
plan: travel front

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