etalab, softroom and sarah wigglesworth were invited by artist susan collins to develop proposals for the tate in space programme. we focus on etalab who sees tate in space as a project of unparalleled potential, developing organically in line with advances in art and technology – the possibilities are as infinite as space itself.
the proposal of etalab (extra-terrestrial architecture laboratory), consisting of two visionary british architects, tries to push the boundaries and possibilities of our future environment called space. it completely stands free of all our terrestrial standards and gives a freedom on a complete different level. user-requirements, cost, environment, and energy-conscious require an other approach and a whole new concept needs to be thought out to appeal to the unpredictable needs of post-millennium artists, curators and visitors.
their gallery allows artists and curators to define, visualise and work within numerous new configurations of form and gravity. it will have a random form and visitors will experience a mixture of different gravity and colour. the low cost and mobility make tate in space the ultimate gallery. |
