192 Sliding Blocks Let Anyone Sculpt This Pavilion Into New Shapes - Yanko Design

"The Malleable Space Pavilion is an experimental interactive structure made from a very simple kit of parts. Two tall gray support columns anchor the design, and 192 white horizontal elements, 96 per side, are mounted on tracks between them. In the default state, they form two opposing blocks with a narrow canyon between them, a calm, almost minimalist object sitting in a field that reads more like land art than a building you can enter."

"Every white element can slide in and out independently, letting visitors pull pieces to create steps, ledges, and overhangs. Jantzen describes configurations ranging from symmetrical simplicity to chaotic complexity, and the same hardware can read as a tunnel, a grotto, or a solid bar depending on how far the elements are extended. Space is literally carved out of the blocks in real time, turning a static object into a responsive spatial machine."

"One moment, you walk into a symmetrical canyon with terraced walls and a rectangular skylight, the next you find yourself in a jagged, pixelated chamber where light leaks through irregular gaps. The elements double as benches and low roofs, so you can pull out a seat or shade with the same gesture. The pavilion becomes a place to sit, play, and experiment rather than just pass through, with every configuration suggesting new ways to occupy the same footprint."

The pavilion uses two tall support columns and 192 slidable horizontal elements mounted on tracks to create reconfigurable space. Elements move independently to form opposing blocks, canyons, tunnels, grottos, terraces, or jagged chambers. Visitors physically pull elements to create steps, ledges, benches, and low roofs, enabling seating and shade from the same components. The system allows real-time carving of space, transforming a static object into a responsive spatial machine. Configurations invite exploration, play, and new modes of occupation while retaining a single fixed footprint.

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