Limbo is an artwork that functions both as a spatial intervention and a social platform, a place where sculptural form and everyday use intersect. Concrete base elements and elevated aluminium components appear to hover above the ground like fragments caught in motion. Integrated into the plaza in front of the university building, the design merges surface, seating, shade, and light into a unified artistic gesture.

At its core, the square is dynamic. Its geometry begins with order but gives way to playful displacement. A grid of trees is interrupted to interact with the shifting rhythm of the tiles, introducing a sense of movement and casting irregular shadows. The layout responds to year-round environmental conditions, wind, sunlight, and heat. On the southwest side, a dense cluster of Liquidambar trees buffers prevailing winds. Their vibrant red autumn foliage blends with locally sourced “Bavarian red” gravel underfoot—a material referencing regional clay traditions, while also aiding in ground cooling through water retention and slow evaporation.

In collaboration with ABT, an independent international engineering firm, the design has been developed with a focus on structural and climatic performance.