during the festival of Waking Life. 10 x 10 meter floating platform housing 8 IBC containers and a further 20 x 120 litre boxes. 3 meter deep keel with cage for 1 tonne of concrete ballast to act as a counterweight to uneven forces applied. 12 meter wooden construction built in 3 parts, using joinery and coach bolts to secure each section. 8mm steel cable bracing throughout. Aluminium mesh panels on the exterior. Large aluminium chandelier acting as a “beacon” during the night
Built by Igor, Lois, Leo and myself.
Naval engineer: Lourenco and Djuppe
Structural engineers: Joseph and Djuppe
Designed by Erased Studio.
@wakinglife.pt
Crato, Portugal