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The Cup of Life: A Utopian Vision Suspended Between Art, Architecture, and the Stars

At the intersection of visionary art, experimental architecture, and sensory technology stands a project unlike any other: The Cup of Life. More than a structure, it is a living entity — a constantly evolving receptacle shaped by the traces left behind by its visitors. At once sculpture, cosmic antenna, and emotional archive, it reimagines our relationship with space, memory, and materiality.
A Living Parabola, Floating Just Above the Ground

The Cup of Life takes the form of a vast parabolic structure suspended just 30 centimeters above the ground. This minimal elevation gives it an almost mystical aura: it appears to float, hovering at the boundary between the physical and the imaginary. Neither towering to dominate nor grounded to belong, it seems to levitate — accessible, yet elusive.

This delicate balance is made possible by a network of recycled space stations, anchored far above in orbit, which keep the structure in a state of tension from the sky. The result is a paradoxical object, both earthly and celestial, within arm’s reach yet oriented toward infinity.
The Taxi: A Vehicle of Access and Energy

Visitors reach The Cup of Life via the Taxi — an autonomous, silent vehicle with a fluid, minimalist design. More than just a means of transport, the Taxi plays a crucial role in the ecosystem of the project: it collects solar and kinetic energy during its journey and transfers it to the structure upon arrival. This energy powers the engraving process, creating a closed-loop system where human movement itself becomes a source of creation.
Imprinting the Human Trace in Material

At the heart of the experience is the Oculus — a sensory interface capable of capturing each visitor’s unique electromagnetic signature. This invisible, biological imprint is then transformed into a graphic pattern, which is engraved into a small disk.

Each disk is made from a resin blend with a waxy, metallic appearance — a tactile, organic-feeling material that evokes both technological artifact and intimate relic. Once engraved, the disk is collected by a drone and added to the structure of the parabola. Over time, the sculpture grows denser and more intricate, a poetic accumulation of thousands of human presences materialized in shimmering layers.
A Signal to the Stars

But The Cup of Life is not merely a vessel of memory — it is also a transmitter. At the precise moment a disk is engraved, its graphic imprint is converted into a radio signal. This signal is emitted into space via an antenna located at the top of the structure — itself suspended by the orbital stations tethered far above Earth.

In this way, each visit, each trace, becomes a wave launched into the cosmos. A silent message filled with human resonance. A whisper to the unknown.
An Architecture of Tomorrow

The Cup of Life is far more than an artistic installation — it is a tangible utopia, a manifesto for a living, participatory, evolving architecture. Suspended just above the earth and anchored in the stars, it embodies a new kind of connection between the intimate and the universal. An artwork that grows with us, speaks for us, and travels beyond us.

The Cup of Life

Romain BrunasJune 13

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The Pavilions of the Senses
In the near future, increasing pollution in the world will cause a previously unknown disorder called "ikki".
Humanity will then start to lose the use of all its senses...
Although most of them will try to inject themselves with technological implants that will transform them into a kind of bionic man, a group of scientists and architects under the impulse of Dr Nagano and the architect Kengo Kuma will start to search for a site through which they will be able to reinitialize the senses of human beings thanks to a unique architectural experiment with the "Tezawari" program.
The construction of these pavilions around the world was then launched...
The Taste Pavillon
Location: India
Located on the slopes of the Himalayas in northern Kashmir in a rocky corridor that is constantly swept by winds from the south. This place was called the cradle of spices by the ancients. Indeed, the wind that sweeps through this place brings scents from all over northern India to a single site. The pavilion is nothing but a tent the size of a Mongolian yurt which is located where the winds are most concentrated. This tent has small holes that filter a concentration of atmospheric dosage that will act on the sensory stimulus of taste for the person inside the pavilion. It is estimated that it takes 34 seconds for the sensory reset to take place.
The scent pavilion
Location: Scotland
It was a young shepherd who, while trying to recover a lost sheep, discovered this place. As he bent down to retrieve his sheep, he smelled the freshness of the grass and flowers again. The addition of rare phenomena, a constant atmospheric pressure, hydrometric and temperature all year round has made a unique grass grow that acts directly on our sensors. The lodge is located in the centre of this mountainous plain, it is simply a contemporary villa-like residence with an opening in the centre to let in the scents. It is necessary to sleep a whole night in order to provoke the "reset".
The sound pavilion
Location: Japan
Very popular with Japanese fishermen, located off the coast of Shiraishi-Jima, this bay is cradled by a windy sea current which, once it has vibrated, causes a deep feeling of calmness. The sound pavilion, also known as the pavilion of a thousand sails, was originally created to soothe people in great pain. However, if one remains motionless for only 1 hour, the vibration caused by the sails offers an inaudible sound frequency but establishes a "reset" of the hearing.
The touching pavilion
Location: Israel
Amit Hoffmann is the shepherd who discovered this place, or rather phenomenon... While grazing his sheep on the plains of a dormant volcano. He lost one of his sheep without knowing where it had gone until he looked up and discovered that his sheep was floating in the air. Amit had just discovered the only place on earth where gravity was absent... In addition to the absence of gravity, we observed a singular reaction of the human body during a presence of more than 5 minutes in this space, a "reset" of the touch... The pavilion is nothing but a wooden footbridge to wait for a drone to come and transport you to the center of the structure where the 0 G point is located.
The pavilion of the view
Location: Siberia
Without a doubt, the most important of all... But also unfortunately, the most difficult to access. Located only a few kilometers from the Russian missile launch pad. This pavilion is built under the ground and the ice. Inspired by the work of Professor Ballanche, the principle of the architecture is to create the most intense chiaroscuro possible. The pavilion is similar to a bunker with a succession of dark rooms until absolute darkness. You have to stay in the dark for 21 minutes and then go outside. The white of the snow is so pure that it creates a violent contrast at the level of the optic nerve which creates a "reset".

The Pavilions of the Senses

Romain BrunasFebruary 15, 2023

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Romain BrunasOctober 07, 2024

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FabricA
Multipurpose temporary cloth pavilion
Materials used: Cloths and metal arches

FabricA

Hristo RizovApril 22

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Soho is a unique blend of industrial history and urban renewal, characterized by cast-iron facades and Corinthian columns inspired by classical architecture, combining functionality and sophistication.
In the 1960s, artists revitalized the neighborhood, transforming industrial lofts into studios and residences, taking advantage of the high ceilings, open layouts, and abundant natural light provided by the large windows.
The interior design concept embraces the preserved industrial elements, blending them with modern and contemporary design aesthetics.

SoHo

Thais ParraJanuary 04

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Along the coast south of San Jose in sunny California lies beautiful Monterey Bay, home to Cal State’s local College of Science.
As a university built on the power of experiential learning, plans are underway for the construction of greenhouse and farm teaching facilities attached to the campus.
Designed by west coast design firm Mithun, with visuals of the project created by Brick.

Mithun | Monterey Bay Greenhouse

Brick VisualOctober 22, 2024

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Ghost House

Simone TonolliOctober 14, 2024

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Pavilion Miyama Kai

Arthur ValenteSeptember 30, 2024

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The Red Cabin

Emanuele TurrinaSeptember 28, 2024

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3dsmax, Corona render

Casa G

Jacobo Gonzalez CalderonMay 11, 2024

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The area where the project is located is uniformly presented as a hilly landscape with natural undulations along the river. The design takes advantage of the different eleva-
tions on both sides of the river to transform the difference in elevation into a new experience of crossing the river. The design also integrates the regional landscape system
through the fitting of three-way paths on both sides of the river, advocating a physically related empathy that directly evokes people's inner resonance for playing in the
wigwam and their curiosity for exploring the trails.
The rhythmic forms of the bridge twist and interconnect to form a multi-layered flow space, geometrically integrated in the spiral structure of the Terasaki ramp', reinforcing
the experience of this otherworldly place and further detailing the aesthetic character of the Pirouette's rotation. In order to achieve the best performance of the structural
system, genetic algorithms were used to optimise the structure, and the columns at the centre of the bridge were designed in the shape of a vortex, which not only balances
the overall bridge forces, but also creates an expressive negative space.

priouette bridge

iRULERAugust 14, 2024

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I built the whole scene in blender and the china building model is from free model company.
I did not use artificial intelligence (No Ai)

Chinese cottage

Navid ahmadiJune 24, 2024

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Having recently completed yet another successful collaboration with ZGF Architects, we’d like to share two samples from the images Brick contributed to their Keller Auditorium proposal, for the city of Portland, Oregon.

ZGF Architects | Keller Auditorium

Brick VisualJune 21, 2024

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B1C1 LYON

Thomas BeaujoinMay 19, 2024

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Brick Visual has once again had the opportunity to visualize the plans of an impressive bridge design through a collection of conceptual images.
This time the plans to replace the collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore have recently been proposed by Italian architecture studio CRA-Carlo Ratti Associati and French engineer Michel Virlogeux.
The cable-stayed design is both taller and wider than its predecessor, and would also serve as a symbolic structure, defining the entrance to Baltimore Harbor.

CRA | Baltimore Bridge

Brick VisualMay 09, 2024

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The Yinchuan Sunac City Exhibition Center project, designed by AAD architects and renderings are done by @saltvision_bv stands as a beacon of innovation and artistic excellence within the Expo in China. Here, amidst the bustling energy of social life, visitors are treated to a visual symphony of creativity and ingenuity. Each image within this architectural marvel is meticulously curated to not only showcase technological advancements but also inspire awe and wonder. Join us as we explore the convergence of societal importance and artistic brilliance at the Yinchuan Sunac City Exhibition Center within the Expo in China. #ExpoInChina #InnovationHub #ArtisticExcellence

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Sunac City Exhibition

SaltVisionApril 22, 2024

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The Saga of the Biomes - Desert House

Arthur ValenteApril 26, 2024

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Quick, one day job to create the scene and make some nice, warm images for the new kindergarten, created in the private house on the calm Berlin's street.

Kindergarten on Miquelstraße

Adrian DługoszApril 17, 2024

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CGI - Timbered Nest

Matheus LukashevichApril 09, 2024

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We are happy to present the RCR Arquitectes rural house, the main goal with this project was to explore the hidden potential that the scene could provide us. We knew we had to study the vegetation, lighting and composition, to respond the this challenge we decided to take our time with each step. It was necessary to start the project by adding quick assets that would allow us to quickly visualize the end result and make critical decisions at this stage so no big change would be required at the end. This process involved, building the main hero, quickly making the terrain, and studying the various possible positions the natural elements would take in order to not steal from the main subject.

(SPAIN) | RCR ARQUITECTES | Rural House

PolyRoots studioApril 09, 2024

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