The Cloud Installation
Every year Buenos Aires, Argentina holds the Casa FOA Arch. And Design show, a space that allows designers, architects, decorators and landscapers to present their creations and findings. In the year of 2014 Casa FOA displayed the design of Bea and Mecha Palacio, “The Cloud”.
Courtesy of Bea & Mecha Palacio
Using materials that were destined to be discarded, the duo has created a design that allows one to drift in an illusion. Elements used, such as light, allow for a more engaging atmosphere. “The Cloud” installation is made out of pipe shaped Polyurethane foam; after many processes of cutting, measuring, assembling and painting, the undulating installation hangs above the wooden stairs.
Courtesy of Bea & Mecha Palacio
Each module has a special measurement and location organized in order to create a lightweight undulating surface. Inspired by concepts of light and delicacy, the installation creates a very sensational atmosphere. An addition of a mirror gives this beautiful installation the illusion of being infinite.
Courtesy of Bea & Mecha Palacio
By:Ala’ Abuhasan
Maiar Mansour is an editor at Arch2O with a unique lens shaped by her background in architecture, visual arts, and human-centered design. A graduate of the Faculty of Fine Arts, Maiar discovered her passion for UI/UX through civil society work, storytelling workshops, and freelance design for arts events. Her editorial approach blends emotional intelligence with a strong visual sensibility, guided by a belief in storytelling and design coherence. With training from ITI and Udacity and hands-on experience as a UI/UX designer, she brings fresh perspectives on how environments shape human behavior, emotion, and interaction in design.