Surrealism in space. The two sculptors Dan Havel and Dean Ruck created a mood of sucking space from a building façade with wood. The whole on one side of the building acts as the center where everything else is attracted to and sucked into.
Courtesy of Dan Havel and Dean Ruck
This effect is created through a tunnel-shaped form that gets deep to a bright hollow spot where you can see the light on the other side. This piece of art façade was the upgrading of two decaying houses in Houston.
Courtesy of Dan Havel and Dean Ruck
Now the façade doesn’t have doors or windows. It doesn’t act as an envelope to the inside space of the house as in rational conditions. Now, it develops to a sculptural wooden structure that blends the inside with the outside creating a different story with a different scenario.
Courtesy of Dan Havel and Dean Ruck
The details are no more there, instead, there’s a new another world that blows your mind just by standing in front of it trying to look through the spot of the light.
Courtesy of Dan Havel and Dean Ruck
Courtesy of Dan Havel and Dean Ruck
Courtesy of Dan Havel and Dean Ruck
Courtesy of Dan Havel and Dean Ruck
Courtesy of Dan Havel and Dean Ruck
Courtesy of Dan Havel and Dean Ruck
Courtesy of Dan Havel and Dean Ruck
Courtesy of Dan Havel and Dean Ruck
Courtesy of Dan Havel and Dean Ruck
Courtesy of Dan Havel and Dean Ruck
Courtesy of Dan Havel and Dean Ruck
Courtesy of Dan Havel and Dean Ruck
Anastasia Andreieva is an accomplished Architectural Projects Editor at Arch2O, bringing a unique blend of linguistic expertise and design enthusiasm to the team. Born and raised in Ukraine, she holds a Master’s degree in Languages from Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv. Her deep passion for architecture and visual storytelling led her to transition from translation and editorial roles into the world of design media. With a keen eye for conceptual clarity and narrative structure, Anastasia curates and presents global architectural projects with precision and flair. She is particularly drawn to parametric and digital design, cultural context, and emerging voices in architecture. When I’m not analyzing the latest architectural trends, you’ll probably find me searching for hidden gems in cityscapes or appreciating the beauty of well-crafted spaces. After all, great design—like great connections—can be found in the most unexpected places. Speaking of connections, because architecture isn’t the only thing that brings people together.