CIVIC SPIDER: A Kinetic Urban Experience
[BODY] it moves: pagan rituals & otherwise celebrated
loudly
[UP] observation deck, café, landmark, nightspot. Tilts
& sways ever-so-slightly; visitor aware of hyper-reality of heightened
experience. Dynamic focal point of Place Flagey
[DOWN] accommodates royalty, VIPs, town meetings, local whims
[CORE] wraps the square via webbed tensile fabric membrane
for theatrical events, concerts, countdowns. Radiates light
[GROUND] folded planes shade parking and tram stops below.
Above groomed for lovers’ walks, skateboards, chess, wading pools & skating
[LEGS] crane technology. Tip-toes to connect important
routes, info kiosks, beer stands. Structurally redundant for safety. Steps
& catwalks within to access the body aloft
[PRESENCE] vibrant Ixelles
landmark, peaks through winding streets & alights night sky