interpretation PALIMPSEST

Open-air exhibition in an abandoned stone quarry

The stratification of this anthropogenic scar is interpreted as the superimposed layers of Karaburun’s history, to become an open-air exhibition of archeological artifacts.

The objects are buried within the rock, in glass facaded spaces. The lower corten surface accomodates written information while the upper surface protects from the rain.

The rock reveals artifacts like idols, vases, skulls of longlost animals from 3.3 million years ago, and a Roman altar dedicated to Dionysus.

Interpretation

THE BIRTH a wind tunnel

Alexander of Myndus states that Goats born on Mimas do not drink for six months; all they do is to look towards the sea with their mouths open and to drink in the breezes from that quarter.

Aelian, On Animals ca. 300 AD

The structure is formed with the inspiration of the subsonic wind tunnels used by NASA.

Its shape enables the wind to enter and gather force in the narrowest section.

The roof detaches from the main structure, appearing to soar in the air, the detachment aids to capture the wind from the sea abd to release it towards the land.

The Birth is also influenced by the local fisherman huts, however with the acknowledgement that it will never be as immediate and genuine.

The traveler needs to accept crawling on all fours to be able to taste the wind through the window to the sea.