Kiosk
by Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec
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In 2015, as part of FIAC's 'Hors les Murs' program, two kiosks with a distinctive Japanese aesthetic were displayed in the Tuileries Gardens of Paris. Created by Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec, and originally designed for Emerige, these innovative structures materialize a cross between urban furniture and micro-architecture.
Manufactured in France, the Kiosk's self-contained steel structure is entirely demountable. The clever design structures the outdoor space, resembling "a carpet in the middle of an empty room" (as described by Erwan Bouroullec). Positioned at the ends of the roof, sleek lanterns featuring the brothers' trademark clean lines evoke the distinctive silhouette of certain East Asian buildings.
Jardins des tuileries in Paris
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Parliament of Brittany in Rennes
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The Bouroullec brothers have reimagined the idea of domestic space by replacing walls with expansive bay windows, inviting natural light to permeate throughout the building. This design transforms the Kiosk into a serene sanctuary, where the lines between indoor and outdoor living are blurred. The roof extends well beyond the physical structure, providing a sheltering canopy for the terrace below.
The initial pair of Kiosks designed by the Bouroullec brothers have been acquired by the City of Paris. In 2016, another striking structure was unveiled within the courtyard of the Parliament of Brittany, the birthplace of Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec. The installation remained on display for a five-month period, coinciding with a series of four concurrent exhibitions honoring the brothers' work throughout the city of Rennes.