Sauna Stone - Test Site 2024
Sauna Stone — Test Site showcased the Metamorphosis of a Sauna Stone project in a performative
exhibition that merges design and sauna under one roof in Kulttuurisauna. Over four weeks,
Kulttuurisauna evolved into a test site where the materials were actively tested by placing them
in various environments. Sculptures and material samples found their way into the sauna, washing
spaces, common room, and garden to find out their limits. Throughout the event, the installation
continually grew, emphasizing the nature of the materials’ metamorphic process.
The Sauna Stone — Test Site installation integrates seamlessly into its setting, a functioning sauna building. Instead of altering the space’s original purpose, the exhibition allows the objects, material samples, and media to blend naturally into the environment.Custom-designed sauna door handles are mounted on the doors, inviting guests to touch and explore these new creations as part of their sauna experience. Other unique objects and designs are showcased throughout the space, demonstrating the diverse potential of the materials developed in the project.
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