A Sublime Transcendence.
This project re-imagines this forgotten building as a new and exciting space. The internal structure is exposed and appreciated in its raw form, and the industrial aesthetic of the building’s revolutionary era is celebrated. Suspended sleeping pods move freely throughout the building and beyond. This journey within the space induces emotions of both fear and excitement. It’s that spine-tingling feeling you get when you stand at the edge of a cliff. It’s a feeling of transport and transcendence, as you forget about the mundane and are caught up in a moment of escapism.
The Harper Campbell building was built on the quays in Sligo in 1905 and the building’s structure is protected due to its architectural importance. This area was once a bustling transport hub. Foreign boats docked, emigrants departed for new adventures in faraway lands, and trains ran daily ferrying people and goods. This notion of transport and movement was a rich source of inspiration for the design.
