The single-room house is a temporary, flexible exhibition concept which was previously implemented in the German cities of Mannheim (July-August 2010) and Stuttgart (September to December 2010). As the name suggests the house, which was created by Philipp Morlock, has one room and a simple roof form that is used for weather protection. It represents a refuge, a sanctuary, a place where you can keep something safe.

Only the front door disrupts the facade of this closed space. Rusted steel plates are used to cover the exterior walls of this walk-in sculpture. These plates are layered over one another thereby creating a physical and organic impression. Daylight, the only source of light used for the house, shines through a glass pyramid illuminating the 4 x 4 m wooden floored room thus creating an ideal exhibition space in the spirit of the white cube.

A watchman sculpture inspired by guardian figures of temple entrances can be seen perched on a treasure chest-like base outside of the single-room house. This 4.8m high steel sculpture guards the exhibition while exposed to the elements. The shape of the guardian sculpture is derived from the human figure; the broken edges connect the interior with the exterior symbolizing the imperfection of man.

The works of art require the participation of their recipients. As a visitor you are directly involved in the movement and interaction of and with the artistical process. One plays a dual role as an observer and part of the art itself. This is itself part of an interplay of different perspectives on art. There is the blurring and breaking down the barriers in different respects. The integration of the observer is done through active participation and through the use of art objects by the visitors.