ISOMETRIC AND DIAGRAMS
Following the creation the piped form, the focus shifted to the construction methods that would be able to achieve this. It was determined that a steel subframe would be required to join all pipes together. However, there can be particularly the cantilevered sections.
Overall Structure - The pavilion
consists of 2 ‘paths’ that each
contain a different number of pipes. These will interlock and be connected via 5 points to the ground.
Connecting Pipe Sections - Each pipe section will use a flexible pipe coupling that allows the pipes to bend in different directions.
Material of dichroic film to be used for piping of main structure.
Setting Pipes Insitu - The entrance of the pavilion is defined by the structure partly underground, to create the effect of a structure emerging out.
These will be inserted into steel frame and placed when the pavement is poured in situ.
Pipe Connectors - Laser cut peices of metal will be welded together on site around the pipes to ensure they hold their form.
Pipe tendrils - placed within landscape
Strip lighting - placed along path, under seating and inside the pipes
3 mounds landscape - act to guide visitor while restricting view.
Seating uses acrylic piping to act as extension.
Entrance to the pavilion from the NGV and Flinders Street. This area acts as main gathering space with added seating.
DIAGRAMS
Analysis - Landscape
The landscape consists of 3 mounds that create a restricted view of the pavilion when coming in from the sides. The effect is a structure seeming as though it is floating above the hills as there is a visual disconnection to the ground connection.
View Driven Circulation
The effect of lighting will encourage visitors to wander around the interior and exterior in order to witness the colour change. Both artificial light and sunlight will change what colours are produced.
Circulation Routes
The main path will be coming in from the concrete path that has been defined in the landscape. The secondary route will coming in from across the grass mounds from people walking or playing in the grass,
Analysis - Circulation
Analysis - Threshold
Porosity
The piping creates a porosity to the structure that creates a see through quality alongside the transparency of the plastic. This was a result of using Zebra to specify a Separation Distance to adjust the amount of space between each pipe.
Shadow Threshold
The porosity translates into shadows which will also have the same pattern. This will change cross the day to create a playful and immersive experience on the ground, not only the structure in the air.
Stationary Area Threshold
Seating locations will create stationary areas and interior seats are placed on either side to allow for a comfortable location in shade or sun depending on the visitor. Generally, the amount of stationary people will be in the center, but from far away they may also stop to witness the effect.
Visibility of form
Constantly changing colour and use of transparent plastic create a form that is not completely visible from far away, where one can only clearly see the structure and each individual pipe when they are up close.
Main gathering space
Interior gathering space