The Aquarium Booth is a creative installation by French artist Benedetto Bufalino and lighting designer Benoit Deseille, transforming old telephone booths into interactive urban aquariums, that would make people interact.
© benedetto bufalino
They turned the booths into fish aquariums in the middle of the street giving the people a chance to see something new taking them from the real life with all the stress and depression to a slower world where dreams and colorful life are present.
© benedetto bufalino
The two artists first tried the idea in the streets of France when Lyon’s light festival was carried out. After the proposal succeeded, they did it again in other places like Belgium in 2011. Changing the function of the traditional booth into unique urban furniture breaks the routine life of the people making it a more fun journey
© benedetto bufalino
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Architects: Benedetto bufalino + Benoit deseille
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.