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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