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CONSTRUCTION PRACTICE 7
We tried to build a place for people to communicate with nature in the campus. Based on the topic of bamboo structure, we tried to figure out the growth rhythm of bamboo, and built the dome reflecting the natural law in new form.
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Concept
The site of the project is a terrace in the department of architecture of south China university of technology. Based on the concept of ecological sharing, we designed it as a space with different possibilities of use as the interface changes.
The Windows and two doors shape the interface and people can decide the opening and the closing of for specific scenes. This space can be a fluid exhibition space, a semi-open rest space, or a closed discussion space.
Concept
We tried to build a place for people to communicate with nature in the campus. Based on the topic of bamboo structure, we tried to figure out the growth rhythm of bamboo, and built the dome reflecting the natural law in new form. Project was built on a 3 m × 3 m square area. The combination of domes reflects the shape of the mountains. The domes of different sizes and heights form a rich interactive space, while the boring square space is enriched by the difference of space limitation.
Frame Form
We used double banboos as frames to solve the problem of lapping the bridges. And the force is more stable when the two bamboos were tied together.
Tectonic Node
We used a short piece of bamboo to connect the two tops of the bamboo, and bamboo spikes were used to reinforce them so that they bends and shapes.
Construction Process
In this project, we learnt from a bamboo craftman about the characteristics of materials and common construction methods. During the construction process, we will select suitable bamboo for each position by recognizing and contrasting every bamboo’s characteristics. Sometimes, the length of bamboo is even directly used to replace the original preset length, and the final result of construction is relatively relaxed and open because of these uncertainties and adjustments.
Concept
In this project, we learnt from a bamboo craftman about the characteristics of materials and common construction methods. During the construction process, we will select suitable bamboo for each position by recognizing and contrasting every bamboo’s characteristics. Sometimes, the length of bamboo is even directly used to replace the original preset length, and the final result of construction is relatively relaxed and open because of these uncertainties and adjustments.
