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Tw[Ice]

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Author(s)
  • Fred Wolfe
Abstract

TW-ICE, a self-supporting ice pavilion, explores the relationship between form and force. Developing a form with a sense of interiority derived from a structure abiding by the physical constraints of ice, which only acts in compression, guided the design process. The resulting cone form is one that effectively distributes the self-load of the ice shell to the base. The study explores form finding methods and an innovative construction method employed to form scalloping panels and a natural parabolic arch at the intersection to contribute to the structural integrity. The project is a second iteration of a design built for the previous competition, focusing the improvements on the shaping of the oculus, the number of intersections, and the materials chosen. A mixture of water and cellulose was sprayed on the soft framework and frozen into ice. Once the ice shell formed, the columns and ropes were removed resulting in a self-supporting shell structure.

Format
Conference Proceeding
Publication Date
2019-04-09
Contributor(s)
Faculty Mentor
Dr. Rui
Mark
Subject
  • Architectural Engineering
  • Architectural Technology
  • Architecture
  • Other Architecture
Community
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Modified Abstract

TW-ICE, a self-supporting ice pavilion, explores the relationship between form and force. Developing a form with a sense of interiority derived from a structure abiding by the physical constraints of ice, which only acts in compression, guided the design process. The resulting cone form is one that effectively distributes the self-load of the ice shell to the base. The study explores form finding methods and an innovative construction method employed to form scalloping panels and a natural parabolic arch at the intersection to contribute to the structural integrity.

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