KREOD Pavillion
KREOD Pavillion - Index
-Project -Technology -Construction phases -Bibliography
Project
Designer: Chun Qing Li at Pavilion Architecture Location: Greenwich Peninsula, London, UK Project Manager: Li Investments Main Contractor: Li Investments Engineer: Ramboll Geometry Consultant: Evolute Tensile Material: Serge Ferrari Tensile Manufacturer: TensileFabric Timber: Kebony Client: Li Investments Project Partners: Li Investments, Kebony, Quintain, Greenwich Peninsula Partnership, Amazing Space, Ramboll, Evolute, Bentley, Uniform, Tensile Fabric, Serge Ferrari, HP, Targetti Poulsen, AR18, JT Consulting
Inspired by nature, organic in form and environmentally friendly... KREOD pavilion combines three 20 m2 capsules in a variety of spatial configurations. The hexagonal structure is based on a simple recurrent joint connection detail. Its three pods can be combined in a variety of configurations or installed as free-standing forms.
The structural design aims to show a sustainable and forward thinking building method in the digital age, challenging the new way of thinking, designing, engineering, fabricating and installing. The design will have the practical considerations for transportation, store, dis-assembly and reassembly i.e. stackable components, modularity.
KREOD also could be utilized as a media center, popup bar, marketing and event space during and beyond the London Olympic Games 2012. KREOD will be sold as an indoor/outdoor feature i.e office meeting pod, garden feature, bike shed. It will be a very sustainable way to extend the life of the pavilion beyond the exhibition.
Constructed of Kebony, that offers an alternative to tropical hardwood and toxic-treated wood that is sustainable, environmentallyfriendly, non-toxic, easily-maintained, resistant to decay and aesthetic. It’s impressive durability and long lifespan in harsh climates makes Kebony suitable for a variety of purposes including roofing, decking, windows, furniture and flooring. A patented process called Kebonization, makes the wood harder, more durable and resistant to weather and wear, by using a non-toxic liquid derived from agricultural bio waste.
Technology
Steel base assemblation..
Hexagonal Kebony structure..
Timber Construction..
Construction phases
Steel assemblation..
Hexagonal structure preparation..
Timber Construction..
Shell completed!
Tensile Fabric is up!
KREOD Pavillion - Bibliography
Web Sites: http://kreod.wordpress.com/ http://www.archdaily.com/275460/kroed-chun-qing-li-of-pavilion-architecture/ http://www.detail-online.com/architecture/news/multi-functional-exhibition-space-kreod-pavilion-020193.html
http://specificationonline.co.uk/news-article/2880
International Curriculum on Architectural Design Master Program Architecture Structural Design Lab A.A.2012/2013 Professor Giuseppe RIDOLFI Student Chrysoula Papagianni