live wire by oyler wu collaborative

‘live wire’ installation

‘live wire’ installationsci arc gallery, los angeles, USAoctober 24 to december 14, 2008

‘live wire’ is an installation created by american architectural studio oyler wu collaborative, currently on display at the sci arc gallery, los angeles. the site specific installation was created to exploit the spatial potential of the venue.  the installation proposes a vertical circulation system linking the floor level of the gallery to the catwalk above through stairs. constructed from approximately 2400 linear feet of aluminum tubing and rods the stair employs a combination of complex loops that merge together to form the necessary elements of stairs.

‘live wire’ installation

detail of ‘live wire’

visitors walking on ‘live wire’

‘live wire’ installation

‘live wire’ installation

‘live wire’ installation

‘live wire’ installation

more: http://www.oylerwu.com http://www.sciarc.edu