"In(visible) Energy" transforms the Mies van der Rohe Pavilion into a platform for experimentation and innovation for two weeks, as it was in its original conception in 1929.
The intervention is carried out by the B-Made Workshop, led by Professor Josep Miàs Gifré, and associate professors Luke Olsen and Graeme Williamson, who, together with a group of students, turn the Mies van der Rohe Pavilion into a space that fuses craftsmanship, science and technology.
The intervention highlights the play of electromagnetic force in which a stone seems to levitate thanks to an electromagnet hidden in its aluminum base, creating a fascinating visual effect. Other supports show the analysis processes and elements used to manufacture the prototypes of the pieces, and describe the innovation behind the project.
"In(visible) Energy" also includes a three-part sound installation that transmits different energies and evokes psychoacoustic effects: one piece uses binaural frequencies to create a meditative environment for observing the floating stones in the pond; another converts electromagnetic energy into audible sound and invites the visitor to participate through an electromagnetic microphone; the third makes sound tangible through low-frequency waves that generate physical sensations and ripple the water of the pond inside.
The project is carried out by the B-made workshop at the Bartlett School of Architecture in London. This is a multidisciplinary centre that invites collaborators to engage with new and traditional tools, processes and materials, fusing craftsmanship with science and technology. B-made’s powerful set of creative and technological resources offers industrial and academic partners access to world-class resources, expertise and academic networks.
