Precedent study: Proposal for Amazon Biodome Seattle (Architect: NBBJ)1
Precedent study: Times Eureka Pavilion (Architect: Nex Architecture)1
This is one design proposal for Amazon’s second phase of foot mega-campus. The most interesting item presented was three interconnected, asymmetrical steel and glass Catalan-sphere modules, shown in picture above. The 5 story spheres will enclose an atrium with lavish landscaping and other function rooms. The figure indicates the relationship between the organic curves and polygon cell in the sphere external surface. Due to the transparency of sphere, organic curves on the surfaces are very attractive. I will explore the organic curves projecting on geometric shape to increase the complexity and engagement. This will bring fresh experience.
Nex Architecture won the competition of design for Times Eureka Pavilion. This is a pavilion that creates the balance between landscape and architecture. It looks at the cellular structure of plants and processes of growth to inform the design’s development. The primary structure is timber for main polygon panels that are used to form the basic shape and supporting structure of the pavilion. Then secondary timber cassettes hold recycled plastic ‘cells’. The embedd structure and substructure follow the ‘bio-mimicry’ of leaf and branch. Moreover, the hollow frame provide unique views to look outside. The structure and visual experience can be utilised in my design to build relationship with nature. Particularly the substruture is very organic, it explores the bio-mimicry of leaf, which is very interesting.
1 Georgia Globe Design News, New Mega HQ: Apple, Amazon, Google & Facebook. <https://wdanielanderson.wordpress.com/2013/11/01/new-mega-hq-apple-amazon-google-facebook/ >, [accessed 10 April, 2016]
1 Archidaily, Times Eureka Pavilion / Nex Architecture.<http://www.archdaily.com/142509/times-eureka-pavilion-nex-architecture >, [accessed 10 April, 2016]