1 of 5 proposals for The Absolut Open, Inverleith House, Edinburgh 1999.

The proposed temporary structure rests on top of the toilet extension at the front of Inverleith House, Edinburgh. Constructed from timber and corrugated roofing it will contain the illusion of a domestic living space viewable from both the inside and outside of the gallery. Due to the temporary nature of the work the piece will not interfere with the fabric of the building, and can be easily dismantled after the close of the show. The external appearance of the structure will contrast with the neo-classical architecture of the site, and the seedy visuals of the internal artwork will provide a visual foil to the pristine interior of the house. As part of the work is that it can be experienced from inside the gallery the window of gallery seven would need to be about six inches open. The width of the opening would be small enough that no viewer would be able to climb through and the window could be fixed in that position. If necessary a means could be devised whereby the window was fixed at the appropriate height during the day and then locked shut at night. The roof of the temporary structure would be higher than the open window, so that no rain or weather could enter the gallery.