StudioAirInterim Presentation

Fenly Jo 615460

What is biomimicry?Biomimicry is an innovative design approach that aims to seek sustainable solutions to human

challenges by imitating the attributes of nature.

“…spider webs owe their superior

performance not just to the ultimate strength

of the silk thread, but also from its non-linear

response to stress and its alignment within

the geometry of the web.” (Zygote Quarterly)

Structure: Spider web

The Site: Merri Creek

NORTHCOTE

MERRI

CLIFTON HILL

RUSHALL

WESTGARTH

Site Analysis

Users:

Cyclists

Joggers

Children

Dog walkers

Proposal

To build a shading structure along a section of Merri Creek Trail.What?

To provide a place where users are able to relax under a shaded area.

Why?

Case Study 1.0Spanish Pavilion by Foreign Office Architects

Case Study 2.0British Museum roof by Fosters + Partners

Precedents

Dragon Skin Pavilion (Hong Kong) by LEAD

Metropol Parasol (Seville, Spain) by J. Mayer H.

Architects