Research notes for project planning
What the project record tells us
Catharsis: modular gathering space
The studio describes Catharsis as an amphitheater assembled from 60 timber modules, with seven gateways and engineered metal hinges. This makes it a reference for participatory architecture and assembly-led design. The page mixes historical and future plans; it does not confirm a current touring schedule or a completed Somerset House installation.
Mamou-Mani — Catharsis ↗ · Reviewed 2026-09-25
Tangential Dreams: participation through structure and text
The 2016 Black Rock City project used a timber tower, approximately 1,000 wooden tangents and contributed writing. The studio credits Format Engineering and Street Communication for engineering and LED lighting. Its documentation includes the structure burning, so this is a project precedent rather than confirmation of a surviving sculpture available to place.
Mamou-Mani — Tangential Dreams ↗ · Reviewed 2026-09-25
Cosmic Tree: concept, not confirmed inventory
The studio identifies Cosmic Tree as a 2017 Amsterdam competition entry. Its proposed design combines a 3D-printed structure, fibre optics and responses to touch and wind. These are concept features; the source does not establish a completed installation.
Mamou-Mani — Cosmic Tree ↗ · Reviewed 2026-09-25