{"id":14502,"date":"2025-09-18T07:33:21","date_gmt":"2025-09-18T00:33:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cstc.vn\/blogtsk\/ephemeral-circle-textile-installation-by-atelier-vrac-activates-mountain-river-in-romania\/"},"modified":"2025-09-18T07:33:21","modified_gmt":"2025-09-18T00:33:21","slug":"ephemeral-circle-textile-installation-by-atelier-vrac-activates-mountain-river-in-romania","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cstc.vn\/blogtsk\/ephemeral-circle-textile-installation-by-atelier-vrac-activates-mountain-river-in-romania\/","title":{"rendered":"ephemeral circle textile installation by atelier VRAC activates mountain river in romania"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 class=\"wow wow-yellow\">Atelier VRAC\u2019s circular structure stands on Moa\u0219a Sebe\u0219ului River<\/h2>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Atelier VRAC\u2019s Temporary Installation at a Mountain River is presented during F\u0103g\u0103ra\u0219 Fest on the Moa\u0219a Sebe\u0219ului River, a tributary of the Sebe\u0219 River in Romania\u2019s F\u0103g\u0103ra\u0219 Mountains. The <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.designboom.com\/tag\/interactive-installation\/\">installation<\/a><\/strong> 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 \u2018room\u2019 that <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.designboom.com\/tag\/temporary-pavilions\/\">temporarily<\/a><\/strong> redefines the linear landscape of the river. This boundary is composed of slender vertical elements topped with <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.designboom.com\/tag\/solar-power\/\">solar<\/a><\/strong> light globes, accompanied by a suspended <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.designboom.com\/tag\/textile-and-fabric-art\/\">textile<\/a><\/strong> canopy that creates a light, permeable enclosure. The canopy lightly brushes against the vegetation on both banks, subtly incorporating the surrounding environment into the installation.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>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. A series of stepping stones is placed at stride-length intervals, encouraging deliberate movement between the festival\u2019s camping area and the riverbank site. At night, the solar light globes provide minimal illumination, ensuring visibility while maintaining a subdued atmosphere.<\/p>\n<p>the installation emerges among the riverbanks | all images by Cristian B\u0103descu, Zenaida Florea<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wow wow-yellow\">Water flows freely beneath the Temporary textile Installation<\/h2>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Designed for F\u0103g\u0103ra\u0219 Fest, organized by the Conservation Carpathia Association, the project by <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/ateliervrac.com\/\">creative studio<\/a><\/strong> atelier VRAC reflects the festival\u2019s dual purpose: to advocate for national park protection of the F\u0103g\u0103ra\u0219 Mountains and to highlight the cultural potential of the local community. In a context where mountain streams face increasing pressures from micro-hydropower development, invasive construction, and unmanaged waste, the installation underscores the importance of maintaining the river landscape in an unaltered state.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Through its geometric clarity, lightweight materiality, and integration with natural flows, Temporary Installation at a Mountain River activates its site without altering it. The structure operates as both a spatial intervention and a reminder of the value of ecological preservation, positioning design as a tool for awareness and engagement within a fragile landscape.<\/p>\n<p>the water flows freely beneath the structure<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p>the installation frames a serene river view<\/p>\n<p>a textile canopy forms a light, permeable enclosure<\/p>\n<p>stepping stones encourage a deliberate, mindful passage<\/p>\n<p>children can easily slip under the floating canopy<\/p>\n<p>\t<!-- CLOSE ARTICLE CONTENT --><\/p>\n<div class=\"fullwidth-image\">\n<div class=\"layout-box\">\n<div class=\"page-content\">\n<p>the circle creates a temporary outdoor \u2018room\u2019<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p>\t<!-- OPEN ARTICLE CONTENT -->\t<\/p>\n<p>the pontoon is accessible only by stepping into the river<\/p>\n<p>a moment of stillness and reflection<\/p>\n<p>vegetation gently brushes the fabric<\/p>\n<p>feet meet the surface, stepping into the installation through the water<\/p>\n<p>river\u2019s stones keep the structure grounded<\/p>\n<p>sunlight glimmers beneath the suspended canopy<\/p>\n<p>the installation glows as night falls<\/p>\n<p>\t<!-- CLOSE ARTICLE CONTENT --><\/p>\n<div class=\"fullwidth-image\">\n<div class=\"layout-box\">\n<div class=\"page-content\">\n<p>solar globes provide minimal illumination<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p>\t<!-- OPEN ARTICLE CONTENT -->\t<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>project info:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>name:<\/strong>\u00a0Temporary Installation at a Mountain River<br \/>\n<strong>architect:<\/strong>\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.ateliervrac.com\/\">Atelier VRAC<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/atelier.vrac\/\">@atelier.vrac<\/a><strong><br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>location:<\/strong> Sebe\u0219u de Sus, Romania<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>design team:<\/strong> Cristian B\u0103descu, Zenaida Florea<\/p>\n<p><strong>commission:<\/strong> Conservation Carpathia<\/p>\n<p><strong>production &amp; implementation:<\/strong> Hans Scherer, Sebastian Big, Oana Big<\/p>\n<p><strong>photographers:<\/strong> Cristian B\u0103descu, Zenaida Florea<\/p>\n<p><strong>video:<\/strong> Diana Ioana Bobe\u0219<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>designboom has received this project from our\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.designboom.com\/readers-submit\">DIY submissions<\/a>\u00a0feature, where we welcome our readers to submit their own work for publication. see more project submissions from our readers\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.designboom.com\/readers\/\">here.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>edited by: christina vergopoulou | designboom<\/p>\n<p>The post <a href=\"https:\/\/www.designboom.com\/architecture\/ephemeral-circle-textile-installation-atelier-vrac-mountain-river-romania-09-18-2025\/\">ephemeral circle textile installation by atelier VRAC activates mountain river in romania<\/a> appeared first on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.designboom.com\/\">designboom | architecture &amp; design magazine<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Atelier VRAC\u2019s circular structure stands on Moa\u0219a Sebe\u0219ului River \u00a0 Atelier VRAC\u2019s Temporary Installation at a Mountain River is presented during F\u0103g\u0103ra\u0219 Fest on the Moa\u0219a Sebe\u0219ului River, a tributary of the Sebe\u0219 River in &hellip; <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":0,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[142],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v16.7 - 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