We have focused our attention on creating a space with sensitivity and creativity in which forms flow together with the imagination, where vegetation, light, shapes and the contrast itself allow a more versatile and sensitive exposure for the artist and the observer.
We have identified 3 main concepts for the design of the gallery:
1. A profound respect for nature and its inhabitants. IK LAB was built on stilts that raise the construction from the ground allowing animals to pass under the gallery. The premise of preserving all the trees within the space, gave us the opportunity to build around nature, respecting it and learning from it.
2. The use of local materials and techniques. One of the main materials that we use for construction is bejuco, an abundant vine of the jungle, the same that Mayan artisans use. We also use a material that allows us to obtain the appearance of concrete, achieving a unique contrast in the textures and natural tones of the materials used.
3. the intention of destabilizing the visitor, wanting to make him lose control of his basic senses, such as balance. The floor is not even, it follows the natural shape of the ground below; the walls and ceiling are not straight, which invites us to observe the space in its entirety, from the lowest to the highest point, without missing any detail nor the artisanal work with which the space was built.