crisp and fuzzy

The proposed structure is a semi-permanent summer pavilion for exhibitions and events. The pavilion is not an enclosure inhabiting a gallery space. Instead it enables its site itself to become a place for display. Its movable parts allow diverse spatial configurations to happen all over the site and create an open environment instead of a fixed set-up.

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exterior viev of the pavilion

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The structure of the pavilion reflects on the exhibition as an aggregation process under a theme. The different appearances of the basic geometry produce a heterogenous structure that can incorporate diverse artefacts that themselves then get part of the spatial aggregation.

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aggregation of the basic element

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Unlike modularity, which tries to find efficient ways of breaking up bigger structures into manageable parts, aggregations are based on a molecular element and its inherent accumulation possibilities, often leading to unforeseen results. Molecular design is not solely about finding an efficienct way for creating complexity, but a search for peculiarities and even ‚failures‘ rules produce and how they can be enabled for function.

The basic element is an octahedron which consists of 8 equilateral triangles. A three-dimensional axis-cross is embedded in the octahedron geometry which is congruent to the octahedron surfaces. An aggregation of five octahedrons/crosses in a rotational array leads to a rosette which leaves a gap of approximately 7,4° open.

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hybrid structure - folded plates and space framework

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the gap is used for waterdrain and lighting

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The lighting elements are an integral part of the design and create a pattern, that is deduced from the structure‘s geometry. They fill the gaps of the rosettes if those are not otherwise used for water drain. The seemingly failure of the aggregation - the occurence of gaps - is used to enable the structure to function as a summer pavilion.

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lighting elements follow the logic of the aggregation

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