Tag: hidden forces

Public Territories: public gardens

Public Territories: public gardens

Public gardens are a resident’s initiative. In this public garden they also grow vegetables. The names of each vegetable is written on cards and put …

 

Inside out: open/closed

Inside out: open/closed

Four balconies. Some are open. You can see what kind of stuff is on the balcony. Others are closed. You can’t see what is there, …

 

Heras total concept

Heras total concept

The Unintentional Undefined Urban Space is well protected by Heras. A known company in fencing now running a total concept in surveillance. Entrance control/cameras/detection/service. Lino Hellings …

 

inside out: religion

inside out: religion

A brass plate at a door stating: ‘ Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see.’

 

Wild bike parking

Wild bike parking

Bike placed in forbidden area creates question around who or what should occupy space in Rotterdam. Which item has more power: the warning post or the …

 

Street show

Street show

Knowing Sao Paulo forbid all advertisement in public space you would expect an ‘empty city’. On the contrary not one piece of wall unpainted. …

 

Lagos Nigeria Pattern 04

Lagos Nigeria Pattern 04

To finalize our research we made news about the forces in Public Space which pop up when you go slightly out of the script. …

 

The bullion van

The bullion van

A bullion van just enters into the frame of this image of Cathedral Church in Marina Lagos. This armoured van is a potent sign of …

 

Batteries Not Included

Batteries Not Included

On the edges of the Lagos lagoon near Lekki, one of Lagos’ wealthiest areas and a “gated community” seemingly trying to isolate itself from the …

 

Hidden Forces – Rapid Response

Hidden Forces – Rapid Response

The Lagos State Rapid Response Squad uses these huge armored vehicles to stand guard over petrol stations and other locations that require extra security. This …