iMT: intra-media
transport
“an Architecture in Motion”
The idea of transportation within a city continues to be a
problem of global concern.
Increases in greenhouse gases inflate the need to provide more public
transportation. Coupled with this concern lives a technology begging for
connectivity. To promote a wider
range of the urban traffic, we propose to combine these needs in
iMT:intra-media-transport.
intra- functioned from
within
media- routes, virtual, and building
transport- routes, virtual, and physical
aesthetic
Through the use of vinyl product, the building provides
folded stock variants in weaved skin, scrap slices, extruded mold components,
and coated photovoltaics. Thin slices of scrap vinyl weave to create a weather
tight skin. Larger slices of recycled vinyl are oriented, sliced and coupled to
make a honey patterned roof. To
comply with honey, a generative creation of cells creates a molded component
system that can be assembled through 100% vinyl means. Completing the roof,
translucent vinyl coats non-conventional photovoltaic cells like a crown.
In opposition, PVC piping of various sizes cradle the
delicate structure of the roof and generate the main structure. These function
as multi use in roof, floor, and furniture. Floor bends to form wall, and chair
becomes counter display. Various
types of generic transformable joints are constructed to facilitate the
connection of difficult angles. Thermal
coils and fiber optics weave in and out of the various tubing creating heat and
hard lined connections powered by the sun.
Addressing the other concern of the project, three
typologies generate motion and transportation to the site. Direct connection to the city is a
major concern, so buses are welcomed to the site by iMT’s sweeping curves. A proposed ‘hyperskin’ displays a real
time tracking of bus routes and provides a virtual advertisement space.
Complimented by wireless updates via pda and cell phones, iMT provides a seamless
link for any business man needing to stay connected. Finally to be more energy efficient, photovoltaics absorb
and transform the suns energy, facilitating function.
hyper- a means of branding and
motion surface
skin- a outer membrane wrap function
within
Using these techniques, this proposal intends to provide
motion and media by means of virtual and physical space. iMT creates a ‘telehub’ that promotes
activity between growing professionals via mass transit, the innovative use of
vinyl products through evolving digital technologies.
tele- means of communication
hub- centralized point of activity