Installation of medical masks in the USA

A kinetic installation has appeared in the city of Camden, which draws attention to the problem of environmental pollution.

Инсталляция из медицинских масок в США

A kinetic installation designed by the SLO Architecture bureau has appeared in the American city of Camden, which resembles a giant vinyl record player and is almost entirely made of garbage. Work has been created within the framework of citywide waste disposal.

Инсталляция из медицинских масок в США

Andreas Symietz

The translucent dome of the installation is made of three—layer medical masks, and its outer shell is made of two-liter soda bottles. Due to the force of the wind caught by the bottle necks, the structure is able to rotate.

Инсталляция из медицинских масок в США

Andreas Symietz

Инсталляция из медицинских масок в США

Andreas Symietz

Инсталляция из медицинских масок в США

According to the authors, the structure is more than just an installation. It is rather a study on the topic that architecture can be used as a means to create a connection with the history of the area itself.

Инсталляция из медицинских масок в США

Инсталляция из медицинских масок в США

Andreas Symietz

Three centuries ago, during low tide, a sand spit appeared on the site of the installation, which became an important trade route. And in 1910, the New Jersey state prison was built on the embankment, which cut off access to water for many years. Only after a long struggle, the activists managed to achieve the demolition of the building in 2010.

Инсталляция из медицинских масок в США

Andreas Symietz

Инсталляция из медицинских масок в США

Andreas Symietz

In turn, the rotating mechanism is a reference to the legendary mill that stood in these places in the XVIII century, and to vinyl records that were produced by a local record company.

Инсталляция из медицинских масок в США

SLO Architecture

Photo: Andreas Symietz

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