HYPERBOLIC PARABOLOID ROOF
This research project in the field of architecture aims to investigate the application of physics simulations in the form-finding process of designing live-interactive installations using Kangaroo, located in IAAC’s rooftop. The design strategy is creating a simple geometry based on forces in compression and tension on different points. The pavilion’s sail-like plane are modeled after hyperbolic parabolas, which complement the flexibility and tensile character of bamboo. The shape created by the roof can efficiently protect the pavilion from rain, with water rolling off its sides. A primary structural frame of thick bamboo beams is used to set up the outer plane edges of the roof with a secondary frame forming the grid onto which the shading fabric is attached.
