Located in in Manchester’s Piccadilly Basin, Atelier[zero] is public artwork that celebrates sport, culture and play. The commission curated by Jane Anderson and directed by Karsten Huneck and Bernd Truempler brought together architecture students from both Manchester School of Architecture (team Manchester) and École Spéciale d’Architecture (team Paris) in order to design and realise the installation.
The outcome is a unique Olympic village situated in the heart of the basin. The project acts as a platform for social exchange and is an abstract interpretation of what the Olympic Games mean. Opportunities to take part in Atelier[zero] include rowing sessions on the basin, basketball, new sporting activities and a chance to occupy/take ownership of the Olympic village accommodation.
Atelier[zero] will launch on the 23rd June and occupy the site until the 2nd September. Activities are available for all ages and all events are free.
The Olympic village will house International projects with workshops, educational activities and residencies, all of which are playfully created to engage a wide audience to the spirit of the 2012 Cultural Olympiad.
Atelier[zero] has been supported by The Arts Council of England, Manchester School of Architecture and has been granted the Inspire Mark.
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Source: Aterlier 2012.
