Paris Pavilion

The project is a response to the terrorist attacks that took place in on 13 November 2015 in Paris. The proposal aims to showcase the act of peace by creating an interactive pavilion that is realized through the community’s collective efforts. Small texts that inform of the significance of peace are attached to undulating optic fibers that are illuminated once the note is detached. This features throughout the pavilion and allows people to contemplate the true meaning of solidarity and share this with others. At the end of the pavilion, visitors are welcome to contribute by recording their experiences and insights about peace at the gallery. The process o f detaching and attaching the notes are manifested as the installation comes to life and “light”. The program of the pavilion provides spaces that allow for various interactions amongst visitors, as the exterior is also used to maximize public activities around the framed elements. The frames that hold the strands of fiber also support translucent glass panels that provide enclosures, serve as shelves and work spaces. The united efforts of people from different cultural backgrounds are used to convey peace in the illuminated pavilion in Paris, the city of lights.

In collaboration with Reema Abu Hassan