"The installation consists of a precise circular structure set directly within the riverbed, framing the natural setting through architectural intervention while allowing the water to flow freely beneath. The circle establishes a geometric boundary, forming an outdoor 'room' that temporarily redefines the linear landscape of the river. This boundary is composed of slender vertical elements topped with light globes, accompanied by a suspended canopy that creates a light, permeable enclosure."
"Access to the interior varies according to scale and movement: children pass beneath the fabric with ease, while adults must bend slightly to enter. Within, an angled pontoon is positioned off-center and is only reachable by stepping into the river. This element creates a pause in the flowing environment, offering a distinct moment of stillness and reflection within the temporary structure. The installation also integrates a narrow river crossing adjacent to the circular perimeter."
Atelier VRAC installed a precise circular textile structure directly within the Moașa Sebeșului River in the Făgăraș Mountains. The circle frames the surrounding landscape and functions as an outdoor room while allowing water to flow beneath. Slender vertical posts topped with solar light globes support a suspended, permeable canopy that lightly brushes riverbank vegetation and integrates the surrounding environment. Access varies by scale and movement: children pass beneath easily while adults bend to enter, and an off-center angled pontoon is reachable only by stepping into the river. A series of stride-length stepping stones provides a narrow crossing and deliberate connection to the festival camping area, while minimal nighttime solar illumination preserves a subdued atmosphere.
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