Timber Tectonics in the Digital Age
An Oregon State University and University of Oregon Collaboration
This site is located in the heart of SE Portland. Within the vibrant Sunnyside neighborhood, Portland Nursery reside just at the western base of Mt. Tabor. Around October, the winds from the Columbia River basin can pick up while the Portland rain returns. It is very likely that this event will have inclement weather but... Continue Reading →
The design of the pavilion serves as a way to showcase the potential of building with wood products. With the proposed location being within a building, the need for a robust shelter is unnecessary. Panels line the outer members of the structure creating a threshold that welcomes visitors into the pavilion. The storage space serves... Continue Reading →
The network of nodes and dowels has come a long way since its conceived beginnings. From the very start of the project, our team utilized the catenary arch to drive the form. We wanted the form to lift, showcasing the potential for wood products. The pavilion stands with a base of 20’x20’ with a max... Continue Reading →
Five-Point Gridshell Girih Folded Plate Canopy A-team Canopy Triangulated Diagrid
A-team final project PDF
final portfolio 12 MB PDF
HIGH RES GROUP PORTFOLIO w/ TRIALS (43 MB PDF)
Full development of our project: 5 Point Canopy Presentation (5MB PDF) Final Canopy Presentation
Timber Tectonics in the Digital Age 