The Leaf Pavilion
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Tectonic System Implementation of Timber Wood at Eagle’s Nest Mountain Trail near Madawaska in Ontario
ARC380 | Technology Studio III Nicholas Hoban Academic | Group Project December 2022
The project involves the construction of a timber wood structure along the Eagle’s Nest Mountain Trail near Madawaska in Ontario. The project examines the experimentation of steam-bending wood in both one and two axes. It explores the integration of columns and diagonal grids (dia-grids) systems to create a harmonious structure that considers both structural integrity and design aesthetics. To connect the different systems, the project employs various joinery techniques such as the three-way lap joint, diagonal cut lap joint, scarf joint, and mortise and tenon joint. The structure overlooks the trail with three cantilevers stacked atop each other, featuring leaf-shaped floors designed to embrace the natural surroundings. The diagram on the right features one of the cantilevers and a de-construction of its tectonic assembly.
The diagram above illustrates the various types of wood bending in glulaminated beams derived from bent boards. It shows top, bottom, and longitudinal cuts of the beam. This type of wood bending was implemented in the assembly of the leaf structure.
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