bertrand ivanoff

Rainbow box

Location: Uşkudar, Tutun Deposu, Paşalimanı Caddesi

Old tobacco warehouse built 19th century

Concept and Description:

Long lines of light (between 10m and 15 m) are set against the inside walls of the building.

These lines are symbolically taking their support from the past, the building structure, and are targeting the future, the sky.

The various lines of light are creating a bunch of multicoloured signs in reference to both the multi-cultural passed of Istanbul and the symbol of peace.

This project is designed to reveal the rich historical architectural environment of Istanbul. It adds a contemporary and energetic dimension to a void in the urban landscape. At the same time it tells how important a breathing space is needed in an ever-growing megapole.

This realization is part of « Ex-Change » a project managed by « Bureau des Désirs et Compétences, » Marseille and Çekul Foundation, Istanbul.

Supported by CFCU and 2010 Istanbul European Capital of Culture.

Technical info:

Metal rods: 52 lines from 10 to 15 m, total 650m

Neon tubes: 52 lines various colors, total 610m

Transformers: 65 units 220 volts

Realization: Cozum Neon, Istanbul