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Virginia Melnyk

Virginia Melnyk

Clemson, SC, US

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Ice Womb - warming hut

Shiny and reflective the exterior skin seems to be hidden sitting on top the ice and in the still winter surroundings. Yet like a glowing womb, the interior is plush and warm in contrast to the surrounding landscape. A red cavern generated by connecting different openings the in the facade for sitting, standing and lounging in different ways. The interior surface is covered in plush pillows to make it welcoming and intimate.

 
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Status: Competition Entry
Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba
My Role: designer

 
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