Digital Design of a Thin-Shell Metal Woven Pavilion

Shanghai, ChinaXISUI DesignLandscape Architecture, Installation + Public art, Sustainable Development, Technology + Science, Urban Design How to design and build a wide span and lightweight modern pavilion above the water surface The Thin-shell Metal Woven Pavilion is situated over a pool, serving as a resting place that offers shelter from wind and sun, while still inviting natural light to penetrate its interior. This pavilion introduces a novel approach to digital metal construction. Its segmented metal shell is inspired by the bionic weaving appearance of birds' nests, and the structural principles of arched force transmissi... (continued)