Northstar Suite, 1-16, 2019, Mandaue, Cebu, PHILIPPINES, all, works lacquer/aluminium
The 16 works, which are distributed throughout the whole building, were conceived specially for this location as well as being inspired by the prominent architectural features of the building designed and planned by Danish architect Jakob Knudsen.
The building proposes a solid structure and protection against the elements, yet is lean and sensibel in its appearance; its proportions suave and humane, a breathing organism inhaling its settings and exhaling its privacy, the air floating in as through a porose skin or membrane, the light flittering magically thru the lofty spaces engaging in a dialogue between verticality and horizontality.
Based on the visual impact - especially of its relief-like façade with its angled protrusions, which are creating a subtle interplay of light and shadow - the works are entering into a balanced dialogue with the existing architecture as well as reflecting on the idea of interaction – a visual and mental interaction between the architectural features as well as the interconnecting flow between outside and inside.
Special thanks to Lorenz von Seidlein, Hombach Construct GmbH, Kiesmüller GmbH, Helmut Kuchinka/dekorative Werkstatt and all others involved in the project.
