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James Turrell Unveils Expansive Skyspace "As Seen Below - The Dome" at ARoS Aarhus Art Museum

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Artist James Turrell has finalized "As Seen Below - The Dome," a groundbreaking Skyspace installation at the ARoS Aarhus Art Museum. This colossal work, set to open to the public on June 19, 2026, represents Turrell's largest Skyspace project within a museum environment. It serves as the capstone of the museum's extensive expansion initiative, "The Next Level." The installation, towering 16 meters high and spanning 40 meters in diameter, transforms the perception of the sky, rendering it a tangible element influenced by architectural design, temporal shifts, and illumination.

For over five decades, Turrell's artistic practice has centered on light, proposing it as an entity to be experienced and inhabited rather than merely observed. His Skyspaces, characterized by architectural enclosures with an aperture framing the sky, are among his most celebrated creations. They encourage a heightened state of awareness, prompting visitors to engage with the subtle transformations of natural light.

"As Seen Below - The Dome, a Skyspace" elevates this concept beyond Turrell's previous museum-based endeavors. Patrons enter the installation via a subterranean, illuminated passageway, leading them into the expansive domed chamber. Within this space, Turrell's precisely calibrated lighting system bathes the interior surfaces, subtly altering how the sky is perceived through the central oculus. In contrast to many Skyspaces designed for individual or intimate contemplation, this work is envisioned as a communal setting. The grand scale of the dome facilitates a shared experience of light's evolution over time, highlighting seasonal changes and daily cycles. According to ARoS, the installation is crafted to underscore humanity's connection to nature, the celestial expanse, and the concept of a shared global existence.

The debut of "As Seen Below - The Dome, a Skyspace" signifies the completion of ARoS' "The Next Level" expansion, a multi-year project developed in collaboration with Schmidt Hammer Lassen Architects. This initiative also includes The Salling Gallery, an underground exhibition area for annual contemporary commissions, which debuted in June 2025, and the Art Square, a permanent outdoor art platform slated for a 2026 opening. Turrell's dome acts as the conceptual and spatial cornerstone of this transformation, merging architecture, landscape, and perception into a unified artistic statement. Rebecca Matthews, Director of ARoS, enthusiastically declared the upcoming public opening in June 2026 as a pivotal moment in the museum's history, expressing pride that ARoS will host the artist's most significant Skyspace to date—an exceptional piece that invites visitors to pause, look upward, and engage with light, time, and space in profoundly moving ways.

The ARoS Aarhus Art Museum is preparing to unveil James Turrell's monumental Skyspace, "As Seen Below - The Dome," in June 2026. This permanent installation, the artist's largest within a museum, culminates the museum's significant expansion project, "The Next Level." The work invites collective contemplation of light and the sky, fostering a deeper connection to nature and a shared global experience through its unique architectural and sensory design.

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Kulhad Pavilion: An Architectural Marvel of Repurposed Terracotta in Goa

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The Kulhad Pavilion, a striking creation by Wallmakers, transforms a seemingly ordinary material into an architectural spectacle along Miramar beach in Goa, India. This temporary structure, designed for the Serendipity Arts Festival 2025, ingeniously utilizes over 18,000 terracotta cups, known as 'kulhads,' which were once a ubiquitous part of India's tea-drinking culture and frequently discarded. Sourced from local communities in Dharavi, these humble mud cups are repurposed not merely as decorative elements but as a fundamental structural component, breathing new life into waste and highlighting sustainable building practices.

The pavilion's design is centered around three compressive catenary vaults, a form chosen for its inherent strength and stability without the need for additional reinforcement. The architects at Wallmakers leveraged the principles of geometry and gravity, stacking and bonding the earthen cups to create a porous yet robust surface. This intricate arrangement allows for natural light filtration and air circulation, while simultaneously providing a sense of mass and permanence to the temporary installation. The structure gracefully weaves along the beachside, offering a multi-functional space that serves as seating, a shaded retreat, and an informal stage for various activities, inviting both people and animals to find respite within its innovative embrace.

The Kulhad Pavilion stands as a powerful testament to the potential of architectural ingenuity to address waste and foster community engagement. By transforming discarded objects into a civic presence, Wallmakers champions a philosophy where thoughtful design can elevate overlooked materials, inspire environmental consciousness, and create meaningful public spaces. This project exemplifies how sustainable practices, when combined with creative vision, can lead to beautiful and functional outcomes that benefit both the environment and society, demonstrating a forward-thinking approach to resourcefulness and design.

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Belém's Waterfront Transformation: The Doca Linear Park Project

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Natureza Urbana has spearheaded an innovative urban renewal initiative in Belém do Pará, Brazil, converting a former canal into the expansive Doca Linear Park. This visionary undertaking, spanning 1.2 kilometers along Visconde de Sousa Franco Avenue, serves to bridge the historical gap between the city and its aquatic environments, re-establishing water as a pivotal component of the urban landscape and public infrastructure. The project aligns with broader goals of ecological restoration and improved public access, promising significant environmental and social benefits.

Historically, Belém’s urban expansion led to the concealment and fragmentation of its natural waterways, prioritizing roadways over the city's inherent connection to water. The canal corridor, previously characterized by minimal plant life, poor soil permeability, and a scarcity of public amenities, represented an underutilized and ecologically compromised zone. The Doca Linear Park emerges as a vital part of a comprehensive strategy aimed at re-establishing ecological and spatial harmony while concurrently elevating environmental performance and accessibility for the public.

Conceived as a crucial urban contribution for COP30, this project ingeniously reconfigures the erstwhile canal into a continuous linear park. Its design is firmly rooted in principles of green infrastructure and water-sensitive urban planning, making the historical waterway the central axis for a series of diverse public spaces. These areas are thoughtfully designed for various activities, including relaxation, recreation, and daily use. The park’s integration of nature-based solutions is set to enhance water quality, mitigate diffuse pollution, and support micro-drainage systems. Furthermore, resilient hydraulic solutions are incorporated to address concerns of flood prevention and public safety, ensuring the park's long-term sustainability and functionality.

The increase in soil permeability, coupled with the introduction of abundant native vegetation, plays a crucial role in promoting passive cooling, enhancing drainage efficiency, and regulating the local microclimate. The design team at Natureza Urbana has meticulously implemented these landscape strategies to foster biodiversity and bolster ecological connectivity throughout the urban fabric. Along its substantial length of 1.2 kilometers, the park is replete with a variety of features including scenic viewpoints, elevated pathways, convenient kiosks, engaging playgrounds, a dedicated dog park, comfortable shaded seating areas, a continuous cycle path, and modern sports facilities. This thoughtful integration creates a dynamic sequence of spaces, seamlessly linked by pedestrian and cycling routes, catering to a wide array of community needs.

This design emphasizes universal accessibility, ensuring safety and comfort for all users, thereby encouraging continuous engagement with the park throughout the day. Community involvement was a cornerstone of the development process, with active participation from local residents, educational institutions, and various organizations. Their input was instrumental in shaping programmatic and spatial decisions, ensuring that the park truly aligns with local requirements. Integrated within a broader framework of sanitation, drainage, and urban revitalization efforts in the Doca area, the project is poised to significantly benefit approximately 500,000 residents, transforming their urban experience.

Through the imaginative conversion of a former canal into a combined ecological and public infrastructure, Doca Linear Park triumphantly reintroduces water into Belém’s urban experience. It sets a precedent for landscape-driven regeneration within the unique Amazonian context, offering a sustainable and vibrant model for future urban development that respects and integrates with its natural surroundings.

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