Memoryscapes – Architectural Narratives at Louisiana Museum of Modern Art
Memory as a Building Block
Memoryscapes explores how architecture can communicate tradition, storytelling, and social identity. The studios – DnA_Design and Architecture from Beijing and ATTA – Atelier Tsuyoshi Tane Architects from Paris – use local knowledge and historical traces to develop architectural solutions that connect past, present, and future.
Architectural Acupuncture in China
Xu Tiantian describes her method as “architectural acupuncture” – precise interventions that revitalize local communities and crafts in rural China. Three of her projects are featured in Memoryscapes, including a full-scale bamboo installation from Meizhou Island, models of traditional Tulou dwellings, and a mushroom production facility in Zhejiang Province, which also functions as a living museum.
Archaeology of the Future in Japan
Tsuyoshi Tane’s practice is based on what he calls the “archaeology of the future” – where memories of place guide architectural design. His Paris-based studio ATTA is currently working on projects in Japan, including a green masterplan in Tokyo and the renovation of the historic Imperial Hotel. His approach is presented through models, materials, and films produced in collaboration with Louisiana Channel.
A Total Installation and Archaeological Thinking
At Louisiana, Tane’s methods are showcased in a total installation featuring thousands of research images, working models, and found objects. A dedicated room, the “archaeological thinking” space, offers insights into his process and philosophy – revealing how architecture can emerge from the invisible and forgotten.
Architecture Across Disciplines
Memoryscapes is the second exhibition in Louisiana’s Architecture and Connections series, which explores how architecture interacts with disciplines such as anthropology, biology, and geology. The series highlights how built spaces can be informed by interdisciplinary knowledge – and how architecture can carry both memory and meaning.