Margarita Andreu IN RESiDENCE at the School Vall d’Hebron

EXPLORATION OF THE NEIGHBOURHOOD AND MEDITATION ON ADDED SPACES

After several initial sessions devoted to discussing spaces and, more specifically, “added spaces”, an outing is made to explore the environs and look for existing added spaces in the neighbourhood.

SIMULATION OF ADDED SPACES

Parallel to the study of added spaces discovered in the neighbourhood, an action is conducted outside the high school to create a simulation of such an added space, firstly using furniture from the school and later with the participants’ own bodies.

SKELETONS AND MODELS

Possible structures for added spaces are tested. Using strips of paper of different types, in small groups, the pupils and Margarita Andreu build models of the skeletons of the spaces they imagine.

THE PROJECT TAKES SHAPE

After researching and photographing possible sites inside and outside the school, the location for the construction of the added space is agreed. Measures are taken and the form of the space is designed. Finally, a drawing is made.

CONSTRUCTION OF FACING MATERIALS

Having researched into the materials, the group begins to build the different facings that will cover the space: wood, pipes and a mosaic.

CONSTRUCTION OF THE STRUCTURE

The aluminium structure is installed on the site chosen outside the high school.

FACING THE STRUCTURE

Once the structure is complete, it is covered by characteristic materials in the neighbourhood: wood, grilles, pipes, bricks, etc.

OPENING OF THE ADDED SPACE

The space is officially opened on 16 May 2011 with a series of musical recitals, performances and readings open to improvised participation.