Piranesi Circus — Chicago Cultural Center
Piranesi Circus, a sculptural installation by Tokyo-based Atelier Bow-Wow for the 2015 Chicago Architecture Biennial, was installed at the Chicago Cultural Center in 2015; Woodhouse Tinucci Architects served as architect of record, with fabrication, installation, and project management by Chicago Scenic Studios.
| Venue | Chicago Cultural Center |
|---|---|
| Project type | Installation |
| Status | Completed |
| Year completed | 2015 |
| Technologies | sculptural installation |
Credits
| Firm | Role | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago Scenic Studios, Inc. | Fabrication | Fabrication, installation, and project management; ETCP-certified rigging |
| atelier-bow-wow | Architecture | Architectural design |
| woodhouse-tinucci-architects | Architecture | Architect of record |
Description
Featured bridged stairways, a ladder, swing, and balcony elements visible from the historic building's interior windows; required specialized rigging to avoid damage to the protected landmark structure.