NEST

WinterStations 2018

Project Type:

International Competition, Design–Build

Collaboration with:

Arnel Espanol

Adrian Sài-kît Chîu

My Contributions

Concept Design, Design Development, Visualization, Construction, Photography, Media Engagement

Project Description

NEST is driven by the idea of creating a space of comfort and introspection within a system of complexity and disarray.  The overwhelming nature of information and everyday life is expressed through the chaotic texture and asymmetrical form of the installation. Composed of modular cells that contain a weave of colourful webs, NEST provides both shelter and playful moments of light and shadow within the space. The interior experience allows the visitor to momentarily step away from the noise, pause, and view the world through a clear lens.

Render to Reality

Design Process

Concept Sketches

Initial concept sketches exploring form, material, detail and joint connections.

Orthographics

1:10 Scaled Model

Prototyping & Test Builds

Assembling a module

Burlap coating

Attaching the coated burlap

Module prototype with webbing

Preparing CNC files for production

Routing, sanding, and tidyin'

Typical module assembled

Dry run – this thing can stand up, right?

Modular construction in the works

Finishing touches

Test build successful.

NEST Feature Video

Special Thanks:

Ryerson Department of Architectural Science, arc.soc, Ryerson Faculty of Engineering and Architectural Science, Jordan So, Jason Ramelson, Frank Bowen, Vincent Hui, and to our student volunteers for helping us transform this project into a reality. 🙏🏻🍻

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