pavilion of shamash
goal
An ode to a sun diety
focus
Architecture concept, Prototying
tools used
CAD modeling (Onshape), Prototyping (Laser cutting), Exhibition concept
year
2025
duration
1 week
lead by
ZHdK (Group project with Louis Glanzmann, Alan Diethelm and Silvan Bühler)
As a result of an interdisciplinary project, we created a fictionary ode to the ancient sun god shamash, from the culture of mesopotamia. Standing for justice and truth, shamash acted as a judge over all. In the form of a pavilion, set in a fictional city where the faith is diverse and sprawling, people gather and relax in the calming environment.
As a result of an interdisciplinary project, we created a fictionary ode to the ancient sun god shamash, from the culture of mesopotamia. Standing for justice and truth, shamash acted as a judge over all. In the form of a pavilion, set in a fictional city where the faith is diverse and sprawling, people gather and relax in the calming environment.
The pavilions shape is inspired by a torus that ends in a funnel-like shape that gathers the light rays that shamash sends to earth. The gathered light travels inside and refracts on a shallow pool of water. During the day, no artifical light is used, only the funnel and the pool enlighten the whole inner space.
The pavilions shape is inspired by a torus that ends in a funnel-like shape that gathers the light rays that shamash sends to earth. The gathered light travels inside and refracts on a shallow pool of water. During the day, no artifical light is used, only the funnel and the pool enlighten the whole inner space.
The "light funnel" is made of small copper plates that are securely weaved together. they sway in the breeze that enters through the entrance spaces. These plates refract and lead the light inwards. The structure is made of bent wooden beams, each peace a replica of the next. Joined together they form a blossom pattern that form the pavilion. As for the roof, we decided to add lamellar metallic elements with gaps that purposely let hot air escape. Together, all the elements create a relaxing and thoughtful atmosphere that is undouptfully needed in a city scape.
The "light funnel" is made of small copper plates that are securely weaved together. they sway in the breeze that enters through the entrance spaces. These plates refract and lead the light inwards. The structure is made of bent wooden beams, each peace a replica of the next. Joined together they form a blossom pattern that form the pavilion. As for the roof, we decided to add lamellar metallic elements with gaps that purposely let hot air escape. Together, all the elements create a relaxing and thoughtful atmosphere that is undouptfully needed in a city scape.
