Part of this experiential and structural frame includes the perforated stainless steel screen on the north and south faces of the dock. Thousands of unique, laser-cut perforations were shaped and distributed along the surfaces using parametric scripting. Their size and location is based on desired sight lines, direct solar exposure, shade, and relationships with the rise and run of the stairs and roof slope, all while providing structural reinforcement for the overall frame.
just as i was wrapping up the dezeen awards, comes the A+ awards. my weekend research just got a little more packed!
some the awards below you may have seen on my blogs before, but its great to see them all here. And some new ones i need to read more about!