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Other Projects by knippershelbig
Carioca Wave
Firm
Type
YEAR
2013
SIZE
300,000 sqft - 500,000 sqft
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The contest:
Rio de Janeiro, a UNESCO World Heritage city, has been chosen to host the FIFA World Cup in 2014, and the Olympic Games in 2016, events that are already bringing dynamic and economic growth to the whole region.
The prestigious CasaShopping retail centre in which the project is located is in Barra da Tijuca, which is the main site for both events.
Concept:
The freeform canopy of Carioca Wave is inspired by the impressive Barra da Tijuca coastline.
The dynamics and movement of the sea are what stimulated us to form the natural sculptural shape of an ocean wave from which it takes its name. The project was driven artistically and emotionally, and developed architecturally, adding both value and function to its surroundings.
Long-term:
Before embarking on the design of the Carioca
Wave sculpture, we worked on a longer-term expansion and development plan for the entire retail complex. This masterplan includes four additional canopies with the goal of not only meeting current requirements, but also developing a unique and distinct brand identity for the future.
Each of the additional canopies was created conceptually as a fragment that expresses different moments in the movement of the sea.
Together they complete a concept that will eventually merge the shopping centre design with its surroundings.
Structure idea and Precedent:
The structural frame of the Carioca Wave canopy is self-supporting, without any columns or lateral supports. The hallenge here was to combine this self-supporting ability with wide cantilevers to push technology to the limits. Indeed, this freeform gridshell is considered to be the first in South America.
Process:
The design approach included sculpture and design methods that were further developed using automotive industry tools and advanced parametric instruments to ensure tight control of the very particular and complex geometry.
www.nirsivan.com
Latest publications:
http://www.behance.net/Nir_Sivan
Rio de Janeiro, a UNESCO World Heritage city, has been chosen to host the FIFA World Cup in 2014, and the Olympic Games in 2016, events that are already bringing dynamic and economic growth to the whole region.
The prestigious CasaShopping retail centre in which the project is located is in Barra da Tijuca, which is the main site for both events.
Concept:
The freeform canopy of Carioca Wave is inspired by the impressive Barra da Tijuca coastline.
The dynamics and movement of the sea are what stimulated us to form the natural sculptural shape of an ocean wave from which it takes its name. The project was driven artistically and emotionally, and developed architecturally, adding both value and function to its surroundings.
Long-term:
Before embarking on the design of the Carioca
Wave sculpture, we worked on a longer-term expansion and development plan for the entire retail complex. This masterplan includes four additional canopies with the goal of not only meeting current requirements, but also developing a unique and distinct brand identity for the future.
Each of the additional canopies was created conceptually as a fragment that expresses different moments in the movement of the sea.
Together they complete a concept that will eventually merge the shopping centre design with its surroundings.
Structure idea and Precedent:
The structural frame of the Carioca Wave canopy is self-supporting, without any columns or lateral supports. The hallenge here was to combine this self-supporting ability with wide cantilevers to push technology to the limits. Indeed, this freeform gridshell is considered to be the first in South America.
Process:
The design approach included sculpture and design methods that were further developed using automotive industry tools and advanced parametric instruments to ensure tight control of the very particular and complex geometry.
www.nirsivan.com
Latest publications:
http://www.behance.net/Nir_Sivan
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