CLEAN : Drip by drip: London wax work house slowly melts away

The video discusses a unique architectural project called 'A Pound of Flesh for 50P', where a two-story house made entirely of wax is designed to melt over time, challenging traditional notions of stability and safety in architecture. The project is set on the site of an old candle-making factory, adding historical context. The creator also shares insights into other innovative projects, such as a levitating building in Covent Garden and an upcoming project in Belgium for the European Capital of Culture, which aims to create the illusion of buildings filled with water and fish.

What is the primary material used in the construction of the house discussed in the first section?

• Glass

• Wax

• Wood

• Concrete

What is the main purpose of creating a house that melts over time?

• To demonstrate the durability of wax

• To challenge traditional ideas of stability in architecture

• To test new construction techniques

• To create a permanent art installation

Why was wax chosen as the material for the melting house project?

• It is environmentally friendly

• It is a traditional building material

• It allows for structural transformation

• It is inexpensive

What unique feature does the building in Covent Garden have?

• It is covered in plants

• It appears to levitate

• It is underground

• It is made of glass

What is the goal of the project planned in Belgium?

• To build the tallest structure in Europe

• To create the illusion of buildings filled with water and fish

• To construct a sustainable eco-village

• To design a new type of urban park