ReActor is the newest work in an experimental, performative series of "social relationship architecture" designed and built by internationally renowned architect-artist duo Alex Schweder + Ward Shelley. Located in Architecture Omi's Field 01, ReActor is a habitable sculpture, where Schweder + Shelley will live in full view of Omi's audience. 

Image © Richard Barnes

The 44-foot by 8-foot (13.4 x 2.4m) structure rotates 360-degrees atop a 15-foot (4.5m) concrete column in response to its inhabitants' movements, exterior forces, and interior conditions, making visible the intimate relationship between architecture and its inhabitants. 

Image © Richard Barnes

ReActor is part of the 2016-17 Architecture Omi exhibition WOOD: From Structure to Enclosure. OMI International Art Center will be presenting 2-Day Special Appearance to the public on September 24-25, Architecture Omi Field 01 and 5-Day Performance: October 6 - 10, Architecture Omi Field 01. 

Image © Richard Barnes 

Commissioned by OMI International Art Center, the inhabitable rotating structure includes private spaces, two beds, two open balconies, kitchen, bathroom, and living quarters, which were symmetrically positioned for 2 people. The transparent structure is made up of wood, concrete and glass. 

Image © Richard Barnes 

Image courtesy of Inhabitat

Image © Richard Barnes

Image © Richard Barnes

Image courtesy of Alex Schweder+Ward Shelley

Image courtesy of Alex Schweder+Ward Shelley

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