A Shrine for the City serves as an ephemeral installation in Beirut, redefining the boundary between public spaces and galleries through an inviting, mirrored threshold. Designed by Studio Etienne Bastormagi, it promotes public interaction by providing a space for various gatherings and performances. This architectural intervention commemorates the second anniversary of Takeover Gallery, returning to an area with historical significance for the architect. By reframing the gallery's facade and drawing inspiration from local memorials, the project invites community involvement and interaction while challenging conventional gallery norms.
The reflective intervention coincides with the second anniversary of Takeover Gallery and marks a return for Etienne Bastormagi, whose studio previously occupied the space.
The work draws on Beirut's vernacular language, particularly the mirrored shrines found throughout the city - makeshift memorials or spiritual markers embedded into urban surfaces.
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