Biophilic Hide
Photo credit Emma Ansell
Author Emma Ansell
This project proposes a nature hide, for the purpose of connecting and integrating humans more closely with nature.
The aim is to abstract patterns and structural formation from the natural environment, such as bird murmurations, predator/ prey relationships and Voronoi patterns. These abstractions are utilised with the goal that the structure will disguise the human build as an organic formation, developing a symbiotic environment.
This physical prototype model was developed to present the overarching logic of this shelter, showing how void forming and surface wrapping will be used to generate the space. The modelling process informed the design, helping realise the movement and deformations of the surface when wrapped.
