Picture yourself standing on a small platform in the middle of a Quebec forest, balancing on what feels like an oversized bird perch. The moment your weight settles, something magical happens. A bird call rings out, blending seamlessly into an ethereal soundtrack that seems to rise from the forest itself. Welcome to Human Perches, the latest installation from Montreal design studio Daily tous les jours that's making us rethink how we experience nature.
Some sort of physical barrier is needed to prevent suicides. The most obvious barrier is a tall railing that isn't easily surmounted. Examples are barriers on the Bloor Street Bridge in Toronto, Sydney Harbour Bridge in Australia, and the Eiffel Tower in Paris. All three were frequent sites for suicide jumps, and the installation of tall railings has virtually ended suicides from these locations.
The built environment is expected to reduce carbon emissions, support biodiversity, and respond to changing ecological conditions, all while providing housing for communities and reflecting their cultural values.
The jury emphasized that this year's projects reflect a generation of architects 'attuned to the complexity of contemporary society,' pushing beyond traditional architectural practices.
