Nordic Pavilion

Om Dandekar

Structure Study

Design Process -  Light  Pavilion
I started with studying the amount of space required by one person i.e. 2m x 2m x 2.5m and further arranging these blocks and using the structural element of my case study "Lamellas" in the design and using these lamellas extending down as walls, columns and as a partition element. Also I integrated trees in the pavilion design inspiring from the Nordic Pavilion. Using RCC as the material for the structure. 

First Iteration

In the first iteration i started with building up and unifying the oriented cuboidal units. Adding walls to ends to create openings and extending the lamellas as supports and walls.

Second Iteration

In the second iteration, I removed the walls which were perpendicular to the direction in which lamellas are, creating an unobstructed view from one side and used lintel to support the lamellas.

Third Iteration

In the third iteration I tried with twisting of the lamella walls that were extending downwards and some parts of walls warping and bending to act as table and sitting places. 

Final Design

In the final iteration I changed the orientation of the cuboids and placing of the lintel under the lamellas to intersect with the lamellas creating a structural grid and increasing the structural strength. I increased the depth of lamellas at certain places which can be used as a common gathering room and discussion areas to vary the intensity of light that enters as such places do not require more amount of light as compared to places of reading, working and exhibition.

Final Model