halfpipe by ulrike acker from usa

teenagers like to hang out together. they talk, watch movies, listen to music, chat, study together, play games and discuss what is going on in their worlds.
halfpipe is a soft space and comfortable environment that can be adjusted to what teenagers feel like in a specific situation, expand in size to easily suit a small group of friends and also allows friends to stay overnight.
halfpipe is a quiet backdrop for busy teenager lives that does encourage the use of electronic devices just as it does encourage to read a book or talk.
the components of halfpipe are: an upholstored sitting mattress, 4 bean bag sitting backrest pillows and one sitting surface, that can also be used as a cosy blanket, is washable and ties the project together. the surface of the backrest pillows can be used as a projection screen replacing a tv set.
the halfpipe project is simple to produce in conventional producing methods and is as futuristic in its use as the teenagers are themselves.