Umbral transforms an existing bathroom in Quito into a site-specific immersive installation by JGStudio Arquitectura, commissioned for a temporary architecture exhibition by Boonker and Rinnova. The intervention was constructed within a one-week period using custom prefabricated concrete elements that explore concrete’s transitional state between fluidity and solidity. The installation is organized into three planetary-inspired zones: Earth, with vegetation emerging through concrete modules; Mars, with red-toned surfaces emphasizing temperature and intensity; and Saturn, with soft whites and beiges evoking spatial clarity and expansion. Functionality is minimized to favor sensory engagement, material interaction, and contemplative observation.
The project involves the transformation of an existing into an immersive spatial installation, realized within a one-week construction period. The design investigates the dual nature of as both fluid and structural. Custom prefabricated concrete elements are used to explore this transitional state, capturing the moment in which the material shifts from motion to solidity. This quality becomes central to the spatial experience, shaping both interior and exterior elements of the intervention.
Umbral installation is composed of three zones, each drawing conceptual reference from planetary environments. The first, Earth, is a green space where vegetation emerges through concrete modules, introducing organic contrast to the rigid material system. Mars is defined by red-toned surfaces that emphasize temperature, contrast, and intensity through chromatic treatment. Saturn features soft whites and beige hues, evoking spatial clarity and a sense of expansion through lighter material finishes.
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