Assignment 9

Josh Chen, Lena Han, Bei Liu, Kaiwei Xiong

The lightness of Delight

The lightness of the pavilion is in contrast with the heaviness carried in marbles Mies used in his pavilion. A lot of the materials Mies used in Barcelona pavilion are heavy material with smoothie surface. It is very geometric and rational. To wash out the heaviness and stiffness, we want to bring something delightful into the space.

Thus, the exterior pavilion we created was lightweight, almost like a cloud floating above the water. It is lightweight, and adds more diversity into the space to balance the stiffness. It is made of metal and has several fulcrum points to support the entire structure. Metal surfaces can reflect light, echoing the light reflected by water waves. The interior installation resembles a tree hole, and this shape can be woven with wooden strips. It allows people to interact with it, drill in and out, and experience a richer space.Like joy is the light of life, and the pavilion brings a delightful atmosphere to light up the space.

Assignment 9

Aixuan Li, Hanxin Chen, Yang Pei, Yushi Zhao

Mobius

We started our project with forms. Because forms decide how the pattern flow and how interactive the object could be with people in a public space. After researching different forms and shapes, we are inspired by the continuity and the mystery twisted form of Mobius ring.

For the new site we are trying to turn this form into large scale installation for both interior and exterior. However we haven’t decided on the material and purpose yet. This week we are still testing forms and scale, but we might build a futuristic botanical garden for the new site, which means we will introduce plants and change the whole atmosphere of the space

Assignment 7

Aixuan Li, Hanxin Chen, Yang Pei, Yushi Zhao

Mobius

We started our project with forms. Because forms decide how the pattern flow and how interactive the object could be with people in a public space. After researching different forms and shapes, we are inspired by the continuity and the mystery twisted form of Mobius ring.

We want to test how it could be performed in the space in two different way: freestanding and hanging. If it is free standing it may allow people to cross the ring. If it is hanging, it may allow people to get inside. Every time people cross the ring or being inside of the ring they will feel the continuity of the Mobius ring.