WEATHERING
03 | ALGAE WASHED
04 | OVERGROWN
20 |
Each shell is detailed with a gutter integrated in to
the down-slope edge to collect rain water before
it infiltrates the open-air structure. This water is
directed towards the outer edge where it collects
in a sedimentation trough. Here any particulate
matter settles out and creates an alluvial deposit
that is rich in nutrients. Over time, seeds carried
in the wind will take root creating another stage in
the life of the project.
?T
The main pedestrian bridge is shrouded in zinc
shells. The overlapping shells scale incrementally
creating a sweeping gesture the implies virtual
movement. The zinc shells participate in the users
experience of the site over time. When new, the
zinc has a dull gloss and a light grey colour. As it
oxidizes it becomes charcoal in colour and dulls
significantly.