Located inside the West Court of the National Building Museum‘s Great Hall, the Washington DC institution have just opened a giant concave wooden maze. Designed by Bjarke Ingels of Danish architecture firm, BIG, the BIG Maze spans 18-square-meters and is made entirely from Baltic Birch plywood. “The concept is simple: as you travel deeper into a maze, your path typically becomes more convoluted,” explains Ingels, “what if we invert this scenario and create a maze that brings clarity and visual understanding upon reaching the heart of the labyrinth?” 18-foot-tall walls shield the maze from the outside, but as you approach the middle they shrink to just shoulder height, revealing a 360 degree view of the confusing path. The BIG Maze is open until September 1st.
Find out more on the National Building Museum’s website: www.nbm.org
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