Though Oskar Zieta's NAWA Pavilion is made from solid steel, it has a weightless appearance that stems from its clever construction technique. The pavilion's elegantly flowing steel arches aren't made from solid metal — rather, each arch is inflated with air, making it literally lightweight while also contributing to its ethereal allure.
The NAWA Pavilion's lightweight steel arches are made with a method called FiDU, which was invented by Zieta himself during his PhD work at ETH Zurich. He's used FiDU on other projects in the past, but the NAWA Pavilion is the first to employ it exclusively for the entire structure.
Wroclaw has recently been working on a revitalization of Dailowa Island, and the NAWA Pavilion was commissioned by the city's officials as part of that effort.
Airy Steel Arches
Oskar Zieta's NAWA Pavilion is Inflated with Air
Trend Themes
1. Inflatable Architecture - New use of inflatable architecture for construction presents disruption opportunities for sustainable and eco-friendly building designs.
2. Lightweight Construction - The trend towards lightweight construction techniques offers opportunities for energy-efficient and cost-effective building designs.
3. Advanced Building Materials - Innovations in advanced building materials, such as FiDU, allow for greater flexibility and durability in construction projects.
Industry Implications
1. Construction Industry - The construction industry can benefit from using inflatable architecture for more sustainable and affordable building solutions.
2. Architecture Industry - The architecture industry can capitalize on the trend towards lightweight construction by incorporating it into their designs.
3. Engineering Industry - The engineering industry can explore and develop new advanced building materials like FiDU to create superior construction projects and structures.