CEREBRUM

Cerebrum is an isolation pod located in Queen’s Park, Toronto. It’s inspired by COVID-19, allowing individuals to be ‘isolated’ in nature yet still find a place to work, study and remain connected. Cerebrum explores three complex parametric patterns designed using grasshopper that are overlayed to present its inhabitants with unique shading patterns. The curves along the interior seating area of the pod also provides a multiuse space. An environmental study for this pod was also conducted to determine the optimal orientation and positioning for its location.

A portion of deconstructed extrior shell was broken into pieces which perfectly fit into each other to be assembled on site. These pieces were later 3D printed at a scale of 1:2 using PLA plastic, assembled and glued together to increase rigidity.

Radiation Rose

Queen’s Park radiation analysis. This determines the direction which recieves the most radiation throughout the year.

Wind Rose

Queen’s Park wind analysis. This determines the direction which recieves the strongest wind throughout the year.

Optimal Orientation Study

Toronto’s weather conditions were downloaded and programmed into grasshopper for an enviromental study. The structure was then placed and depending on the radiation and wind conditions, its orientation was determined in a way to allow the most sunlight, in order to highlight the shading on the interior, and to limit wind.