THIS SPREAD : The Wine Tasting & Bistro ( Bosjes Kombuis )
Design Inspiration - Psalm 36:7 Similarly the text of Psalm 36:7 – “ We find protection under the shadow of Your wings ” - is also considered as an important informative from a poetic point of view and its interpretation , architecturally , as a structure which ‘ floats / glides ’ and has motion , although physically static .
In order to achieve the visual ‘ lightness ’ of the roof , the structure had to be simple , unifying and as structurally efficient as possible . It was therefore decided that the roof could also become its own supporting structure through the walls / columns . To realise this the architect investigated parabolic / hyperbolic arches and surfaces and there use in thin shell concrete structures . This translated into the sculptural form which emulates the surrounding mountains as well as the poetic motion sought . This lightness and motion is further emphasised by means of a strategically placed reflection pond .
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