Thursday, September 22, 2016

Pneumatic Structures (Introducing Air and Shade to Casa Lin)

I have this book on the construction of pneumatic structures form Architect Thomas Herzog. It's a really great breakdown of how to build these forms and how these forms mimic other forms found in nature such as that of a bubble, the throat of a frog, or the sail of a ship. (Below are some scans form the book as well as other images found on the internet, on the same topic)

I thought it could be a material option to consider since it can create a massive space, and also be taken down easily. I like the idea of making the forms relate to our thesis about intimacy, and maybe creating pods that bring the person closer to nature in an isolated experience. Or maybe thinking about the translucency of the material and making it transparent or not transparent to heighten nature or to heighten the block out and silence?

I've been spending my time outside a lot, thinking about what makes it about being outside, that I don't do it often. One of the things was humidity and heat. One of the antidotes to that is: shade and air. The introduction of a fan, the introduction of shade, can be very subtle and inviting ways to make the viewer reconsider their role in the outdoors (or possibly re-design their relationship with the outdoors) for example: leaving the exhibition with ideas and motivations on how they too, can create an outdoor space be an enjoyable one.















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