stripes

The design process is based on a triangular grid, where stripes connecting the points were twisted from planar to co-planar to create continuous interweaving. The same logic has been used on two different scales with two different construction systems. The “stripes” of the pavilion are constructed from 12 prefabricated concrete elements pulled together by tension cables. These large scale constructions are used to create space by having the same element gradually changing from “wall” into “roof”. In smaller scale, the curved stripes are prefabricated as whole and the connected to each other. This system has been used to create a wall with varying openness.

in collaboration with Antti Mikola and Jasmine Chung

The pavilion consists of two pairs of twisted stripes and three walls, surrounded by pools of water and two parallel pathways. The highest wall marking the entrance has been shifted across the path allowing easy walkthrough but at the same suggesting entering. The wall on the other side is used to define a more closed space inside the pavilion. The wall beyond the pool is created by using the same geometric logic in a smaller scale. The twisting of the stripes is mirrored to take place on both sides of the wall, the overlapping stripes now being vertical. By varying the height of these parts, the opacity of the structure can be controlled. As one moves inside the pavilion the wall gains more transparency.

The main space opens to view over the pools on both sides. The smaller water element reflects the sculptural patterned wall and acts as a starting point for the linear stream-like pool on the other side. The walls of concrete are curving upwards to provide a roof consisting of several overlapping layers. Light conditions inside will vary through the day as sunlight is reflected from the water and the curved concrete surfaces will create an interesting interplay of light and shadow.