Black Rock Desert, Nevada, USA
For the 2019 edition, Burning Man Festival, American Prize for Architecture laureate John Marx devised a compelling architectural statement with all the poetic gestures that reminisce the works of Alessandro Mendini.
“Andromeda Reimagined: A Sanctuary in Deep Playa” is an interactive installation designed to honor female heroes, encourage female empowerment, as well as provide a shading area for the concert-goers.
He reimagined the Andromeda Greek myth, as “a strong, independent woman, saving herself with the help of a supportive community.”
As both an architect and poet and with his concepts binding architecture to both the emotional and intellectual realm, Marx always creates contextual and sensitive outcomes in whatever he accomplishes.
The pavilion was fabricated with CNC-milled plywood on a steel structure.
The 26 feet tall five-sided pyramid with a 15 feet diameter, evokes starry skies.
When illuminated from within, during the night, the installation projects a playful light onto the exterior. “Freedom & Awaken,” a bronze sculpture, decorates the center space, and the interior walls are adorned with hanging panels.
People are invited to mark the walls with their own female heroes.
John Marx Andromeda Reimagined installation
Architects: John Marx, Form4 Architecture
Client: Burning Man Festival
