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Lantern within the City

Project type

Architecture

Date

01/2022

Location

Philadelphia

Link

Schenk-Woodman First Prize Awards

This project is set up in a series of modular pieces of pods to create an eatery that is adaptable and multifaceted in order to coexist with its context. Through a system of interchangeable parts the eatery can easily be assembled at any location between the street and sidewalk. The pods are created through a system of origami that will compress within itself when it is not being used. In order to reduce the intertrousion on the sidewalk and the street.

Origami study and folding strategy

The pods are created through a system of origami that will compress within itself when it is not being used. In order to reduce the intertrousion on the sidewalk and the street. For times when traffic gets heavy the pods that are located on the street can compress into itself in order to open up another street lane, or open in order to create a parking space. For moments when traffic is light the pods come down in order to provide an eatery for the public.The public is in power to interchange this intervention based on the city's needs.

Plan, Section, Night Render

The pod acts as an extra layer of protection for people. In order to help reduce the spread of this global pandemic, but also creating a space in which people can go outside and enjoy a nice time eating out with loved ones. In terms of materials, the pods will be wrapped with recycled pieces of plastic bags. This allows the pods to be translucent for customers to know which pods are being occupied.

Detail Render, Construction Diagram

Furthermore, this design decision reduces the carbon footprint of the intervention and saves on materials costs. At the base of the main support pillar there is an open space that will serve as a temporary home for stray cats. Currently in the context there is a plethora of stray cats. The intervention will provide a warm and safe space for those deprived cats. The organic pods are designed in order to create a pleasant eating space all year around. As they are attached to a system of heating and cooling and integrate systems for natural ventilation.

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