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FAV 2024 Public

Prize Winner

| RHUBARB: A

Spectator-Driven

Symphony of

Sustainable

Architecture,

inspired by the

Olympics and

"Rhythm"

Montpellier, France

n line with the spirit of the Festival
des Architectures Vives, RHUBARB
Itranscends traditional boundaries
by merging architecture, sports, and
environmental consciousness. This
dynamic installation celebrates the vital
role of spectators, transforming their
movements into an immersive audio-
visual experience.
Built in the courtyard of the 18th-
century historical monument, Hôtel
d'Aurès, in Montpellier, France,
RHUBARB highlights the transformative
potential of sustainable and interactive
design. Embracing the festival's ethos
of revitallsing dormant spaces and
stimulating collective imagination,
RHUBARB presents an adaptive,
interactive creation that deeply engages
its audience. Designed as a symbol
of the importance of the presence of
the audience to make art meaningful,
Rhubarb received heartwarming interest
from all age groups, making it the winner
of the Public Prize, with an exceptional
number of votes.
Inspired by the rhythm and evolution
of the Olympics, where the audience
remains a constant amidst changing
sports, teams, and themes since ancient
times, RHUBARB celebrates the active
role of spectators. It underscores this idea
by reversing the traditional role of the
art and the audience: upon entering the

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