Description

A lateral investigation spun out from the PhD research was about the feasibility of producing the research prototype in thin glass.

The distinctive feature of the prototype is an array of eight transparent arches that are formed from thin strips, bent over a square floor plan. The arches are raised, creating a space underneath, high enough to stand in. The strips may seem delicate and frail, or hard and reflective, depending on the light conditions they are en- countered in. The arches are kinetic. Each arch support is a turntable, driven by a stepper motor and controlled centrally.
Through internal Arup funding this study was performed by a team of facade experts in Arup, in consultation with glass manufacturers and facade contractors.