The project explores computational design through a pavilion in Plaza de Cataluña, Barcelona, inspired by the works of Marc Fornes. Pedestrian flow analysis defined the pavilion’s anchor points, generating three structural elements using the Kangaroo plugin in Grasshopper. Subsequently, Ivy and the Kruskal algorithm were used to develop an optimized panelization pattern, facilitating digital fabrication. The result is a dynamic structure that responds to its surroundings, demonstrating the integration of computational tools in architectural design.
Plaça Catalunya Analysis
For the pavilion design, we analyzed the circulation flows of Plaça de Catalunya and the geometry of its paving pattern. These movement patterns guided the organization of the pavilion’s anchor points, ensuring a seamless integration with the plaza’s dynamics.
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Image 1: Formes, M / Thevermany. (2024). Phoenix Amphitheatre
Images 2 & 3: Formes, M / Thevermany. (2019). Pillars of dreams
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