Local designer Annabelle Schneider has created a "womb-like" installation with an inflatable, "breathing" volume tucked between the pillars of an industrial space in Downtown Manhattan as part of NYCxDesign week.
The Breathe With Me installation was commissioned by the Consulate General of Switzerland in New York to present Swiss design while providing a relaxing space for visitors.
Annabelle Schneider created a "womb-like" installation for NYCxDesign
"In Schneider's Breathe with Me, soft, breathable textiles create an airy womb-like space synchronized to a polyrhythmic soundscape," said the team.
"Rhythmic breathing sounds, coupled with soft furnishings, are carefully curated to positively impact the body and mind." It was located in the industrial rooms of cultural hub WSA in Manhattan
Located in the cultural centre WSA in downtown Manhattan, the installation consisted of an inflatable, amorphous volume fabricated by inflatable design studio Luft & Laune placed at the centre of the space.
Visitors entered the volume through an arched doorway, where inside, furniture from a USM and PIN-UP Home collaboration and textiles from 4Spaces ZigZagZurich were placed for seating.
The installation gently deflated and inflated to create a "breathing" effect
Set to a backdrop of music by Luc Oggier, the volume rhythmically deflated and inflated to create a "breathing" effect.
Schneider said the installation encou...