Tokyo University of Science, Kazuhiro Kojima led a team of 70 architectural students in the design and creation of this amazing experimental, lightweight, load-bearing structure for a temporary pavilion. 26m long and up to 7.5m wide, the structure is only metal nodes and polyester. It is a fine example of how the principle of tensegrity can be deployed to create usable space in a light and beautiful way.The announcement:
Architectural students at the Tokyo University of Science developed an experimental, extremely lightweight, load-bearing structure for a temporary pavilion. The 26-metre-long, up to 7,5-metre-wide and 4,25-metre-high volume is self-supporting and comprises only two kinds of component: the metal bearing elements and a delicate space-enclosing skin consisting of an 0,7-mm membrane of elastic polyester fabric.
The membrane is drawn over metal tubes that create a tensegrity system and forms the tension element. The 131 compression bars are 25-mm diameter aluminum tubes of various lengths and there is no contact between them; instead, they are connected to the skin by sliding the ends into sheaths sewn on. The membrane is anchored at the base like a conventional tent with pegs consisting of aluminum tubes with tips pressed together to form a point. The compression members are pushed into these pegs and fixed in position by means of steel pins. With a weight of only 600 kg, this airy structure covers a ground area of 146 square meters. The pavilion was erected by 70 students in a single day. Initially, they laid out the ready tailored skin, then slid the tubular members into the sheaths. The overall structure was tensioned on all sides, pushed upwards at the same time in the interior and finally fixed to the ground. The convex and concave forms resulting from this create an animated surface and a lively interplay of light and shade. Since the membrane screens off 80% of the UV radiation, but allows 50% of the daylight to pass through, the softly filtered light creates a fascinating spatial impression internally. When illuminated, the translucent pavilion has the appearance of a lighted sculpture.Links:
http://www.designboom.com/architecture/ca-coelacanth-and-associates-moom-tensegritic-membrane-structure/
http://wewanttolearn.wordpress.com/2012/11/12/moom-tensegritic-membrane-structure-noda-by-kazuhiro-kojima/
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10152903740320495.1073741828.350633995494&type=3
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