Bas van de Moosdijk
Reimagining Châteauneuf-lès-Moustiers. AAM (The Netherlands)
Châteauneuf-lès-Moustiers has been abandoned for a century, transforming it from a place of residence to one of visitation. Nature and decay have reshaped the area into a captivating landscape. As visitors explore the ruins and vegetation, thoughts about impermanence and the intricate relationship between humans and nature arise. This inspired me to create an atlas that explores the site through various themes, offering insights into reimagining its future.
The interplay between humanity and nature at Châteauneuf-lès-Moustiers motivates me to encourage visitors to engage with the site. In an era when the gap between humanity and nature seems to grow, this site offers a chance to spark discussions and experiences about this relationship. My vision is to transform the village into a temporary artistic platform, hosting brief events for artists and researchers to connect their work with the site. After these moments, the village will revert to its abandoned state, allowing hikers to rediscover it in its desolate character.
Time plays a crucial role in reimagining Châteauneuf-lès-Moustiers, shaping its present and future. The site is continuously transformed by nature and decay. In my plan, interventions will be implemented across three interwoven time layers.
The continuous layer, associated with stone, includes elements like lodging and workspaces for artists and researchers. Over time, this layer may become ruins itself, enriching the site’s narrative.
The temporary layer, associated with wood, features adaptable wooden structures that highlight specific themes based on atlas insights, creating unique visitor experiences during and outside events.
The momentary layer, associated with textiles, hosts events that momentarily invigorate the site, allowing artists and researchers to engage with the location.
These interventions will create a new motif within the village, preserving its desolate character while introducing moments of revival. This approach will attract visitors, deepening their connection to both nature and history.
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