federico babina sets a moody scene with architect-inspired scenography

federico babina’s latest architectural illustration project sees the work of famous creatives transformed into a scenographic mise en scène. ‘ARCHIPLAY’ comprises a collection of compositions that depict the typological structures of master architects — including zaha hadid, tadao ando, and le corbusier — turned into simple set designs suitable for a play. ‘I imagine spaces set up for a performance of a show that relates the architects’ work,’ babina says.

the work of famous creatives transformed into a scenographic mise en scène

featured in babina’s compositions are stage machinery and set props that simulate architectural illusions, each drawing from the visual and aesthetic language of the architectural creators. buildings and structures are seen as a metaphors, ‘dressing up’, ‘wearing makeup’ and enacting a dramatic composition through volume and form. these virtual theaters intersect elements of scenography, light, shape and object, creating a fictional ‘show’ that carries viewers through an aesthetic universe inspired by architecture and some of its greatest protagonists.

‘ARCHIPLAY’ comprises a collection of compositions that depict the typological structures of master architects

buildings and structures are turned into simple set designs suitable for a play

‘I imagine spaces set up for a performance of a show that relates the architects’ work,’ babina says

featured in the compositions are stage machinery and set props

each prop simulates an architectural illusion, drawing from the visual and aesthetic language of the creators

buildings and structures are seen as a metaphors

the architecture ‘dresses up’ and ‘wears makeup’, enacting a dramatic composition through volume and form

the virtual theaters intersect elements of scenography, light, shape and object

a fictional ‘show’ that carries viewers through an aesthetic universe

each composition is inspired by architecture and some of its greatest protagonists

both historical and contemporary creatives are featured in the series