To Exhibit is a research that investigates the typology of the Urban Villa, analyzing how the urban fabric of Lausanne is shaped and perceived by those who move through this fabric with the repetitive presence of distinctive PLOTS. The exhibition is centered on eight case studies from the early 20th century, which form its foundation. The research comes to life through newly created drawings and the evocative and beautiful photography of Filip Dujardin.
For the event, one of the apartments, Ouchy 26, was reconstructed at full scale, functioning as both an exhibition space and a lived experience, enabling visitors to engage directly with the spatial environment. An existing column in the exhibition space was reinterpreted as an anchor point, transformed into the loggia pillar of the chosen apartment by applying a layer of paint. The subtle 'off-white' tone allows the column to remain part of the exhibition space while simultaneously blending with the recreated apartment. This approach was inspired by Robert Ryman's wall paintings, which revealed how a simple layer of paint can carry deep meaning and an intense amount of energy.
The exhibition emphasizes that the understanding of architectural typologies is deepened through the direct experience of inhabiting space.
2019
Location: Lausanne, Switzerland
Programme: Exhibition
Surface: 100m2
Status: Built
Client: F’AR Forum d’Architecture de Lausanne
With: Benoît Jacques
Graphic Design: Chris Gautschy Photography: Filip Dujardin