Georg Trenz |
EIN–BLICK
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The word BLICK extends over the full height of the entire open
area of the light well. It can be read in reverse form on sandblasted
glass panes via a screen printing process (visible area of glass:
approx. 270 x 80 cm). The sharpness of the lettersŐ edges varies
with the position of the viewers. The mounts, each 50 cm high, are
made of stainless steel.
It emphasizes its verticality.
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It makes it impossible to look outwards and at the same time
makes this possible in a modified fashion. It plays with the sunlight
and during the day appears in part as a coloured shadow in
the stairwell. Etymologically the word BLICK is related to a flash of
lightning, a beam of light. The BLICK is only part, even though also
the centre, of an overall concept that goes beyond architecture. |
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A whole variety of compound words involving BLICK, some of
them unassuming, some in prominent positions, appear in various
parts of the building, especially at entrances and in passageways,
and condense around the light well (e.g. –Kontakt (eye contact),
Durch– (view thorugh), Über– (survey), –Punkt (viewpoint),
–Wechsel (change of perspective), Aus– (view out, prospects),
Licht– (bright spot), etc.). |
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These terms are applied to floor, wall, ceiling or glass panes, using a variety of materials and techniques. They play with their location in a concrete fashion, but also perceive themselves as part of a greater whole. |
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They communicate with the BLICK, and complete it. |
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The lettering relates
very strongly to local conditions and materials, and so they were
applied at short notice, in agreement with the owner of the building.
There are 17 texts at present, but this figure is variable, and
can be extended. |
