2024-11-21T12:35:18-05:00 https://archinect.com/news/article/150117986/the-garden-of-eden-is-reimagined-with-pamela-tan-s-ethereal-installation Katherine Guimapang 2019-01-22T10:38:00-05:00 >2024-10-25T04:07:38-04:00 <img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/ed/edc286225a0717cf8f9d699f40847a78.jpg?fit=crop&auto=compress%2Cformat&enlarge=true&w=1200" border="0" /><p>Generally depicted as a place filled with lush greenery surrounded by life and abundance, The Garden of Eden is referenced in literature, film, and design. In religious texts, those familiar with the book of Genesis read about Eden and its detailed reference to "Paradise." A place filled with trees bearing the fruits of the earth, Eden also happens to be the place where the serpent tempts Adam and Eve. However, despite its common visual representation architectural designer <a href="http://pamelatan.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Pamela Tan</a> used her multidisciplinary background to approach Eden's vision with a different perspective. Tan's project,&nbsp;<em>Eden,</em> is a vision in white. The public installation set to be a permanent exhibition in a <a href="https://archinect.com/news/tag/733543/malaysia" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Malaysian</a> retail center reflects an ethereal heavenly approach.&nbsp;</p> <figure><p><a href="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/9a/9a29bc91f9230e41525b004980c8e616.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;enlarge=true&amp;w=1028" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/9a/9a29bc91f9230e41525b004980c8e616.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;enlarge=true&amp;w=514"></a></p><figcaption>Eden designed by Pamela Tan. Photography by David Yeow</figcaption></figure><figure><p><a href="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/bb/bb0caae3be522c253ec45ba20e92d6cf.png?auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;enlarge=true&amp;w=1028" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/bb/bb0caae3be522c253ec45ba20e92d6cf.png?auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;enlarge=true&amp;w=514"></a></p><figcaption>The Crystal Palace, 1851. &copy; wikiarquitectura.com</figcaption></figure><p>At first glance, the immersive installation embodies shapes forms reminiscent of modern architectural designs. However, upon closer examinati...</p>