The Pouch Pavilion
Interactive Bio-Inspired Experience
Concept
The pouch form was directly translated into an inhabitable pavilion. Additional levels of complexity were applied to the ceiling and roof conditions to optimize the thermal properties fo the the structure. Slits are carved out of the form to create opening for entry and natural light. The experience of being inside this pavilion mimics that of being a microscopic cell in a growing and breathing organism.
The pavilion is sited on the southern end of Roosevelt Island. The installation will bring life to the Cornell Tech campus and provide an interactive community experience that benefits the environment.
Construction Method
This structure is 3D printed with a large robotic arm using a custom translucent filament. The structure was designed to not require support structures during the printing process. Once the structure is complete, the arm is disassembled and removed from within the exhibition.
Ceiling Detail
Interaction
The interactive component of the structure was inspired by movement of the form itself and the reactive materials that were used in fabrication. By reproducing different variations of the final form we developed a logic for how the part would fit to the whole. Studies of local and global communication were implemented to stimulate the senses for both a visual and tactile experience.
Pouches
These dynamic forms invite you to touch them. When made with elastic materials their shape creates a kinetic element that operates similar to a spring. Within the the exhibition the walls are populated with these pouches creating buttons that trigger interactive experiences with sound and light.
