LA FACCIATA

2010 — Carrara, ITA
Art Production — Biennale di Arte Carrara

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Production of a large-scale sculptural installation in collaboration with artist Kevin van Braak, presented at the Biennale di Arte Carrara. The project combined architectural scale with sculptural intent, resulting in a linear intervention spanning the exhibition site.

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Measuring 10 metres high by 25 metres long, the structure integrates a range of materials—from timber and sheet goods to marble—into a cohesive composition. The work required careful coordination between fabrication, assembly, and on-site installation, balancing structural logic with the artist’s formal and spatial ambitions.

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Client: Kevin van Braak

SPECIFICATIONS​​

Dimensions

• Approx. 10 m (H) x 25 m (L)

Material

• Water-repellent MDF sheets

• Pine timber structure

• Plywood elements

• Carrara marble components

• Polyurea protective coating

Construction

• Hybrid system combining timber framing and sheet material cladding

• Integration of stone elements within a lightweight structural framework

• Modular fabrication for transport and on-site assembly

Finish

• Application of polyurea coating for durability and weather resistance

• Combination of raw and treated surfaces to contrast material qualities

Technical Considerations

• Structural stability at large scale

• Coordination between lightweight construction methods and heavy stone elements

• Weatherproofing and protection for temporary outdoor exposure

Application

• Sculptural installation exhibited at the Biennale di Arte Carrara, operating at the intersection of architecture, material research, and contemporary art.