Ifeza Ubuhanzi Bwiza · 2025
Fountain Of Life Igishushanyo cy'Ubugeni Rusange
- Igihembo cya A' Design Award cya Ifeza 2025 in Ubuhanzi Bwiza
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About Fountain Of Life Igishushanyo cy'Ubugeni Rusange
Fountain of Life ni igihangano kinini cy'ubugeni rusange cyashyizwe muri resitora ku Kibuga cy'Indege cya Istanbul. Iki gishushanyo gihuza isoko y'amazi yakozwe mu ibuye rya travertine ribajwe n'intoki hamwe n'amazi asanzagurika akozwe mu birahure byabumbwe n'intoki. Isoko y'ibuye igereranya ibihe byashize, mu gihe amazi asanzagurika y'ibirahure, yabumbwe ku buryo agaragara nk'aho azamuka ava mu isoko, agaragaza igihe cya none. Isoko y'ibuye ifite uburebure bwa milimetero 3000, naho ibicuruzwa by'ibirahure bifite uburebure buri hagati ya milimetero 400 na milimetero 1000. Ibuye ryakuwe umucyo n'ibirahure bibonerana bihindura isura uko urumuri runyura hejuru yabyo.
About the Igihembo cya A' Design Award cya Ifeza
Fountain Of Life Igishushanyo cy'Ubugeni Rusange ni uwegukanye Igihembo cya A' Design Award cya Ifeza, ishimwe ridasanzwe ry'agaciro gakomeye ritangwa ku bishushanyo byo ku rwego rwo hejuru, byiza kandi bikora ku mutima. Abegukanye Ifeza ni ibihangano by'ubuhanga bukomeye kandi bifite guhanga kwinshi, bigaragaza ubuhanga bwimbitse, impano n'ubushishozi bw'ababihanze. Fountain Of Life Igishushanyo cy'Ubugeni Rusange biteganyijwe ko izaba igihangano cy'icyitegererezo, gifite ubunyamwuga bukomeye n'udushya twimbitse. Iki gishushanyo cyegukanye Ifeza ni igihangano kizwi kandi gishimwa, gifasha kugura imbibi z'ubuhanzi, ubumenyi, ubushushanyo n'ikoranabuhanga. Fountain Of Life Igishushanyo cy'Ubugeni Rusange ni igihangano benshi bifuza, gikangura ibyifuzo, gitanga amarangamutima meza kandi gitera igitangaza.
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- Unique Properties
- This is a sculptural piece in Istanbul Airport Kaimakk Restaurant that combines traditional travertine stone with large-scale glass splashes, representing the concept of time. The stone fountain symbolizes the past, while the glass splashes, shaped to appear as if they’re emerging from the fountain, capture the present moment. This design is unique due to its integration of materials and its symbolic representation of time, blending technics with a narrative that reflects both history and the present in a dynamic form.
- Dimensions & Packaging
- Material: Traditional travertine stone (fountain base) and hand-sculpted glass (splashes).
Dimensions:
Fountain: Height 3000mm, Width 1800mm, Depth 1800 mm
Glass splashes: Varying heights from 400 mm to 1000 mm
Production Method: Hand-carved travertine stone combined with hot glassblowing techniques.
Finish: Polished stone surface, semi-transparent glass finish.
Packaging: Custom-made wooden crate with protective padding for safe transport. - Tags
- glass, contemporary glass, glass art
- Production Technology
- The piece was created by combining traditional materials with modern glassblowing techniques. The fountain was sculpted from travertine stone, chosen for its historical significance and texture. The glass splashes were shaped using advanced hot glass sculpting techniques, requiring precise control of temperature and pressure to achieve the desired fluid, dynamic effect. The challenge was integrating these materials in a way that highlighted their contrasting properties while conveying the passage of time through form and texture.
- Design Challenge
- The hardest part of the installation was merging two contrasting materials—traditional travertine stone and dynamic glass—into a cohesive design. Overcoming technical obstacles, such as controlling the shape and flow of the glass while maintaining the integrity of the stone, was crucial. Additionally, the limited production possibilities for large-scale glass sculptures and the need for precision posed significant challenges in execution.
- Research
- The research behind The installation is conceptual and experimental, focusing on the symbolic representation of time through material choice and form. The objective was to explore how contrasting materials like travertine stone and glass can embody past and present. Insights showed that combining history with dynamic forms creates a powerful narrative. The research impacts design by blending heritage and innovation, influencing both art and architecture in the creation of immersive, meaningful spaces.
- Inspiration
- The inspiration for the installation stems from my ongoing exploration of time in my Moment series. The project reflects the interplay between the past, present, and future. Traditional travertine stone, representing history, contrasts with the dynamic glass splashes, which symbolize the present moment frozen in time. Technically, the challenge of merging such contrasting materials to convey temporal concepts drove the design, aiming to create a timeless yet dynamic narrative.
- Project Duration
- The project started in May 2023 and finished in August 2023. The project located in Istanbul Airport, departure departmant, Kaimakk Restaurant.
- Operation Flow
- The project is a static installation, allowing viewers to interact visually. The object doesn’t operate in a traditional sense but transforms through its aesthetic impact. The interaction occurs as light shifts across the glass splashes and stone, creating varying reflections. Key moments happen as viewers observe the contrast between the solid, timeless stone and the dynamic, fluid glass. The piece’s strength lies in its ability to evoke emotions and thoughts about time, inviting viewers to reflect on the past and present.
- Image Credits
- Photo Credits: Sibel Ekenoglu
