As livestock was brought en mass within the ornate walls of the Matadero, so too were a multitude of flora and fauna, from ticks to seeds. Passengers entangled in a dance between ecology and the architecture of death. Felix Bell asks what life flourishes in the decayed carcass of a previous slaughterhouse? Unveiling Hidden Narratives of Life and Growth in a Transformed Space.
The aim of this research proposal is to investigate the natural history of Matadero Madrid, a former slaughterhouse transformed into the Centre for Contemporary Creation, and shed light on the hidden narratives of life and growth within this site. How does the architecture of a slaughterhouse reveal anthropic dominance while also serving as a site of resilience and interconnectedness of nature amidst the cracks of its own decay? By exploring the intricate relationships between nature, architecture, and human intervention, this study aims to provide a deeper understanding of the complex interplay between these elements.
The research project focuses on life after the slaughterhouse. Imagining seeds trapped in the furs of cattle, eventually falling and finding purchase between the concrete, leading to the growth of new life. And illustrate a world which depicts the descendants of ticks that dropped off the fur after the animal was skinned. Through this exploration, the project aims to shed light on the hidden narratives of life and growth within this transformed space. By uncovering these hidden stories, I can provide a deeper understanding of the complex interplay between nature and human intervention within the Matadero Madrid site.
The research project focuses on life after the slaughterhouse. Imagining seeds trapped in the furs of cattle, eventually falling and finding purchase between the concrete, leading to the growth of new life. And illustrate a world which depicts the descendants of ticks that dropped off the fur after the animal was skinned. Through this exploration, the project aims to shed light on the hidden narratives of life and growth within this transformed space. By uncovering these hidden stories, I can provide a deeper understanding of the complex interplay between nature and human intervention within the Matadero Madrid site.
