Art for Biomedical Hub

Public art Norway commissioned Haugen/Zohar Architects to create a three-dimensional art installation for the foyer of Domus Medica, part of the University of Oslo. This center specializes in biomedical research, and the architects were to give a spatial answer to the interior space.

Cocoon-Like Polycarbonate Structure

The installation, completed in 2008, resembles a cocoon-like structure. It features 40 transparent polycarbonate cross-sections that are connected by a wooden disc backbone. The design includes three CNC cut hollowed spaces within the sheets, aiming to create a two-floor spanning artwork that resonates with the concept of a living, changing organism.

Material Usage and Effects

The materials used include polycarbonate, steel, and textile, measuring 7 meters by 2.6 meters. The installation not only complements the existing architectural essence of the building but also adapts to its environment by reflecting and mirroring the surrounding light, almost like a chameleon. The project team consisted of Espen Bærheim, Marit Justine Haugen, and Dan Zohar, and the client was KORO - Public art Norway.