Inhabitating slope
The construct is principally motivated by a direct engagement with the given materials and by a dynamic, yet precise, relationship with the sloped ground. Using the rope and wood in equal measure, the rope is tensioned to induce a bow and increase the strength of the furring strips. This interdependence is pushed to its limits and results in a delicate balance between the materials and within the form of the construct itself. These pieces are combined to create either an ‘s’ shaped length that becomes the elevated, cantilevered canopy. Both the canopy pieces and the base pieces are woven together to create an interdependent lattice. Within this system, there is an inherent flexibility that allows the construct to adapt to different site conditions and different programmatic concerns.