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The geometry of the pavilion is produced from three adjacent rhombic dodecahedra, which each undergo 10 iterative transformations. The alien nature of the form is intended to arouse curiosity regarding its purpose, and this curiosity can be leveraged in promoting the Flat Lot event series. In this state, all components of the pavilion fit into eight parking spaces.

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The single large shell on the west side of the pavilion is the bandstand itself.ĭuring non-opening hours the pavilion rests as a series of dark, interlocked, crystalline forms with a mysterious pattern etched into its surfaces. Shells on the north and south sides also contain integrated seating and help define a performance zone around the bandstand. Two shell components on the east side of the pavilion contain integrated seating and are used to define a zone for food service. When the pavilion is open, they roll out on locking casters, exposing brightly colored interior surfaces.

They remain stationary in the transition between opening and closing the pavilion. The arch components create shaded interior zones and provide integrated seating within the main body of the pavilion. Differences and intersections of these bodies are hollowed out to create arch and shell components. The pavilion is generated from a set of iteratively transformed solid geometric bodies. The project proposes that innovative form-making can help catalyze and intensify summer events scheduled in an empty urban parking lot, and in so doing solidify potentials for more permanent cultural programs to be introduced to the city. Solid Bodies is a design for a temporary pavilion located on a flat, open urban site. Solid bodies :: competition entry :: 2013