Cutting-edge architecture practice KOGAA in collaboration with hot air balloon makers Kubíček Visionair created the Air Square – a modular, transportable venue that activates underused urban spaces by bringing them purpose and a vibrant public life. Air Square responds to the need to alleviate climate change issues by tackling overexposed heat islands and the lack of green and liveable public spaces. It is a placemaker that improves the quality of the urban environment in a punctuated manner and contributes to building a resilient blue-green city.
The upper ring is designed as a large shading system that mitigates, cools, and delivers refuge from heat. At night it provides illumination to dark and less safe urban corners.
Inclusive: Built for diversity and equality, ensures barrier-free access and permeability within the city flow.
Modular, durable, reusable: Made of CNC cut plywood planks with minimum waste in cut-outs, the foundation is designed as a modular system composed of vertical legs and horizontal benches. Components are bolted together to form a circular load bearing structure providing stability to the body.
Adaptable: Positionable benches enable for multiple functions and programs such as public functions, performances, farmers markets, or serving as an all-in-one public furniture with seating, lighting, and shading in one Air Square creates a space that boosts the quality of life in our cities and ensure more fulfilling ways of living together.