Temporary entrance 2005
ON_AIR by INSTANT
Dirk Hebel and Jörg Stollmann
KW entranceway

As part of its collaboration with P.S.1 / MoMA, in summer 2004, KW initiated an architectural competition for a temporary architectonic intervention in the KW's entrance. KW's aim was both to provide an emerging architectural office a platform and to improve KW's visibility from the street. An international jury has selected the proposal On Air by the Berlin / Zurich-based office INSTANT (Dirk Hebel and Jörg Stollmann).

On Air is a transparent, self-supporting balcony that will extend KW's facade into the public realm. The inflatable structure resembles a balloon or a floating cushion and allows additional space without interfering with the existing building, which dates back to the 18th century and is protected as a certified monument.

So-called tensairity elements, an innovation in pneumatic construction developed for ultra-lightweight structures, will stiffen the overall structure, and allow visitors to float in space and look over the street.

With kind support from the Stiftung Deutsche Klassenlotterie, Berlin

Opening: June 4, 2005, 5 – 9 pm
Dates: Juni 5 – Juli 13, 2005
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Further information:

Markus Müller I Maike Cruse
t: ++49 30 24 34 59 41 / 42
press@kw-berlin.de