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Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec designed Oui, a series of fourdifferent and complementary outdoor sittinginstallations in the park of Kunsthal Aarhus. Oui derives from Urban Rveries, exhibition whichpresented in Rennes a repertoire or a intenseresearch of new forms imaginable in verydifferent urban situations. As Kunsthal Aarhuswished to redevelop with the architect Kristine Jensen its park and create an aperture outward, Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec were asked to proposeadapting this concept. This wish comes from thewill to give more life and conviviality to thespace in the city. The installation takesthe shape of large discs suited for sitting orreclining. Each installation is a circleplatform made of galvanized steel. They appearto float above the ground, surrounding a tree. As a lighthouse they help to guide people into awarm and colored luminous place in the city. Both pieces concretize the dialogue orrelationship between nature and people who areinvited to rest and appreciate the seasons whichpass in the shade of the trees. One of platform is alarge ring with a fireplace in its center. Itbecomes a place where people can gather togetheraround the warm embers. The idea of taking fireto the heart of the city reminds us of gatheringaround bonfires. Contemplating the flames givesrise to moments of collective interaction anddaydreaming. Each sittinginstallation has its own use for every moment ofthe day or the evening. It can be used as apedestal or a large collective bench and providea welcoming place for relaxing, meeting andhaving conversation with the others
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