Vaulted Willow

SKIN
Vaulted Willow's striated skin is an intricate assembly of structural shingles. These are similar, yet unique, digitally fabricated stripes that overlap through their extended tabs to double material thickness.

MORPHOLOGY
Vaulted Willow's overall morphology is the result of a reciprocal relationship encompassing  experiments in non-linear architectural typology (multiple entries, distributed feet with branching and spiraling legs), structural differentiation (bifurcation of structural download forces, tighter radii of leg profiles for rigidity...) and programmatic possibilities for a winding playground (hide and seek...).

COLORS
Vaulted Willow's colors originate in its immediate environment, though for it to be an iconic destination within Borden Park, the colors are pushed toward artificiality. The greens and blues blend into a synthetic magenta, overlapping to reveal a two-way Cheshire scheme.

BITS AND PARTS
Vaulted Willow is comprised of 721 aluminum stripes, 14,043 connectors and 60 epoxy concrete anchors. The project uses aluminum of three different thicknesses. 24 base plates are anchored to a concrete pad of 240 cubic feet. It took four days, and a crew of four to assemble the prefabricated parts.

PROJECT DATA

Client: The Edmonton Arts Council
Completed: June 18th, 2014
Design & computation: MARC FORNES & THEVERYMANY™
Engineering: Will Laufs, LaufsED
Dimensions: 20’ H x 22’ W x 22’ D