At first glance, the Pulse Pavilion looks like the unfinished framework of a public canopy. Yet the woven bamboo design offers a striking web-like facade that many would have been loath to cover up. The interior also boasts beautiful fabric panels that add a whimsical touch to the overall latticed design. It also provides some much needed shade for those who find themselves exploring the inside of the Pulse Pavilion.
Designed by third- and fourth-year undergraduate architecture students at the University of Saint Joseph in Macau, who were led by guest professors Kristof Crolla of Laboratory for Explorative Architecture & Design Ltd. and Dannes Kok, the Pulse Pavilion is quite the feat. A combination of advanced parametric software and traditional techniques were used to create it.
Bamboo Woven Canopies
The Pulse Pavilion Boasts a Latticed Framework
Trend Themes
1. Sustainable Architecture - The use of woven bamboo in the Pulse Pavilion showcases the trend of sustainable architecture, providing opportunities for incorporating eco-friendly materials in building designs.
2. Parametric Design - The advanced parametric software used in creating the Pulse Pavilion highlights the trend of parametric design, offering opportunities for innovative and customizable architectural solutions.
3. Whimsical Aesthetics - The whimsical fabric panels in the interior of the Pulse Pavilion reflect the trend of incorporating playful and imaginative elements in architectural designs, creating opportunities for unique and captivating spaces.
Industry Implications
1. Construction - The construction industry can explore the use of sustainable materials like woven bamboo to create eco-friendly and visually striking structures.
2. Architectural Design - Architects can leverage parametric design software to create highly intricate and customizable structures, pushing the boundaries of architectural innovation.
3. Interior Design - Interior designers can incorporate whimsical elements and fabric panels in their projects to create enchanting spaces that captivate and inspire.