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The
proposed wind shelters on the new promenade should be seen within
thecontext of forming part of the series of artworks displayed
on this "plinth".
By creating shelters with a pronounced verticality, the three
shelters willset up a visual dialogue over the length of the
promenade, defining this "outdoor linear gallery"
even stronger.
A skin of horizontal "rings", stacked with "spacers"
in between, forms a structural entity and regulates shading
and the transparency and views into and from the shelter. In
one gesture the skin envelops the space and forms the wind vane.
The same skin provides seating all along the perimeter by widening
the lower "rings". The "rings" are to be
computer cut from marine ply and to receive an epoxy coating.
The shelter will be build up by stacking ring upon ring, bolted
together through hardwood "spacers" in between the
rings.
In the case of reproduction at other venues, depending on the
budget, the whole construction could also be executed in aluminium
for example, with rings laser-cut from aluminium sheets.
Strips of Monogal clear polycarbonate will be installed between
the "rings" to protect against prevailing wind and
rain, in areas as indicated on the drawings. The polycarbonate
will be installed at the interior side of the rings, so that
the cantilever of the ring will protect the polycarbonate from
the direct influence of the elements like sandblasting effects.
In the wind vane area, the polycarbonate will be coloured, to
emphasise the vane's specific function. The vane of each shelter
will receive a different colour.
( Monogal, manufactured by Polygal ltd, is described by the
manufacturer as the ideal solution for high vandalism environments
and impact risk applications)
Lighting for the shelter should be looked at in the context
of providing appropriate lighting along the whole length of
the promenade. We would think along the line of lighting recessed
in pavement, lighting up specific features, benches, shelters
etc.Wind or solar powered lighting for each individual shelter
could be too much of a maintenance liability. |
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