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Peekaboo: Framing 100 new views in Karosta
Chosen for its link to context and for its large-scale vision, this design entry intelligently re-uses the existing Soviet-era housing blocks to form new and smaller community spaces. The Brutalist residential structures, many of which are vacant and perhaps beyond repair, are dismantled and dispersed throughout Karosta as inhabitable sculptures. As with Bernard Tschumi’s well-known Parc de la Villette in Paris, these structures form new frames for cultural interaction and serve as reference points, although this version is more clearly tied to historical relationships.
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The winning proposal was chosen for its simplicity and effectiveness. Colourful, ready-to-assemble blocks of concrete are amassed to satisfy the demands of the common bench, playground, bust stop and signage post. The repeating concrete unit promises a dynamic range of colour patterns and formal arrangements that embody the characteristics of local handicraft and architecture. The submission was considered by the jury to be most successful for its flexibility, for its potential to connect various community amenities and transform Karosta’s shared spaces into playgrounds for the young and old.