In the story of Orpheus and Euridice, Orpheus searches for his lost wife through the surreal, grand and liminal space known as Hades. He strides over the river Styx searching the waters that are crowded by lost and forgotten souls until he finally finds Euridice stagnant in the water below. Risking his safety for love, he dives into the infested river, retrieving his wife, and ultimately escaping the underworld. The design of Hades is in reference to Roman architecture, seemingly a never ending tunnel of vaulted ceilings. The desired effect was to create a familiar space that feels uncanny, never ending, and inescapable. The deep water within is in reference to the River Styx, and adds to the idea of an unnatural environment, where man-made architecture meets nature.
