Matyáš Barák shapes Industrial gas pipes into a Space for Pause
Tripus by Matyáš Barák is a public space installation that reuses industrial gas pipes to create a compact architectural structure. The three-legged form defines an intimate zone within the urban environment, functioning as a place of retreat during the day and as a softly illuminated shelter at night.
The design addresses a common absence in public space: the provision of small, personal zones for temporary withdrawal. Its construction emphasizes the direct use of standard industrial components. Gas pipes and fittings are welded into a spatial frame, while a central plywood seat provides an anchor for the user. The hollow pipes accommodate wiring for integrated lighting and other practical functions, such as charging devices.
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Three-Legged Structure emits a Gentle Glow into urban space
After dark, the structure is capped by a lamp that distributes a gentle glow into the space below. This dual role, both functional and atmospheric, reinforces the project’s intent to balance utility with a sense of enclosure. While designer Matyáš Barák originally conceived the structure as an individual piece, Tripus also suggests the potential for a dispersed network. Positioned across public spaces, these structures could form a series of small-scale interventions, offering consistent opportunities for pause and individual use within the shared urban setting.
Tripus by Matyáš Barák reuses industrial gas pipes in public space
a three-legged structure defines a compact architectural zone
a central plywood seat anchors the user
designed as a place of retreat within the city
