WATER TENSION: DIVINE INTERVENTION / Christos Markides
Upon my visit to Venice, I soon came to realise that for all the benefits of being in such a unique watery environment, the aesthetic beauty, the element of romance, and the distinctive character – not to mention the touristic perks – are qualities the town can boast due to the presence of its canals. Yet there seems to exist the islands own set of obscure social effects of living in such a water-surrounded environment; a ‘dark side’, if you will.
Venice’s condition has affected the ways in which the public use outdoor spaces. I observed that there seems to be an undercurrent of tension present between man and water. This idea of tension I felt was a key concept in, and main inspiration for, the project. The project explores the possibility of a provoking water pavilion next to the Palladian master piece San Giorgio Maggiore and how the locals and tourists respond and adapt to its creation.
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