Exit Strategies: Public Time, Private Time    
Studio Moria Architects courtyard, Jaffa 2020

Outdoor Exhibition: A Gateway Between Public and Private Time as a Gesture of Domesticity.

Guest table-bench-table [painted wood]
Fresh drinking water cooler and polished glass cups

Photos by Din Aharoni

In the wake of social distancing, an opportunity arose to reimagine urban space, both now and for the future. The restrictions during the pandemic left our streets quiet, prompting a focus on our studio's private garden, which became a venue for connection - blurring the lines between inside and outside.

As part of the installation for ‘Exit Strategies: Art Works in the Public Sphere,’ the studio transformed its courtyard into a space for hospitality, signaling the reopening of the public realm. Inspired by the tradition of housewarming, the gate was opened to invite passers-by to engage with an elongated guest table extending from the yard to the street. This domestic element is transformed into multi-seat furniture, unlocking access to a shared space.
The entrance serves as a threshold between the public and private spheres. Inside, a water fountain symbolizes nourishment, while an analog clock hung at the entrance reflects the interplay of time spent together, marking moments shared within such a transitional space.

Analog clock [white plexiglas, clock mechanism and hands, economical bulb, and iron grips painted black]