Journal MidSemester 2

We think biomimicry is a very interesting discipline within parametric architecture because mankind can learn a lot from nature. Trees, flowers and plants mostly have very effective structures which we can apply in architecture for efficient building constructions. Also, animals and plants have been able to adapt to extreme environmental conditions. In designing the climate control of a building, using the same principle for example plants use to cool down, a project will benefit of a cost and energy effective climate system. But most of all we chose biomimicry as the discourse for our design because we want our sculpture to make sense.

Animals and plants don’t just have a double curve there or a useless 15 degree angle there, every part of their form has a reason and has evolved into the shape most effective for that function. Something which should be true for all architecture as well.

When we take a look at the Wyndham City Gateway we can apply biomimicry in a very interesting way.

At this moment Wyndham is a small suburb outside Werribee where you can find the Werribee zoo and park. It’s a pretty unknown suburb and it can be put on the map by creating a visually interesting image that will mark the start of the Great Ocean Road. As the Great Ocean Road is known for its breathtaking natural scenery, an eyecatching design derived from nature makes sense.