Who wrote "FLYING PARACHUTE"?

This article was written by Sathya Rajamanickam and published on uni.xyz, a platform for design professionals and creative thinkers.

What is "FLYING PARACHUTE" about?

This article covers topics related to Computational Design, Architecture. Why flying squirrel? Why so special?

FLYING PARACHUTE

Why flying squirrel? Why so special?

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Sathya Rajamanickam published Story under Computational Design, Architecture on Jul 20, 2021

This journal is associated with FLYING PARACHUTE project

FLYING PARACHUTE

The concept is to explore about a beautiful, tiny flying squirrel which is on the verge of extinction due to habitat loss. Pavilion is integrated with terrace swimming pool which is used for both shade & breakout space. Reflection from the water & sun shade during evenings gives a pleasant feel.

“PAVILION AS A PLACE FOR PEOPLE TO FLY WITHOUT BOUNDARIES”

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Flying squirrel’s glide, not fly. The shape of the squirrel is divided as functional element. Flexible patagium as skin of pavilion. Pavilion is integrated with terrace swimming pool which is used for both shade & breakout space.

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Extracting the shape of the patagium for the skin of the pavilion

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Extracting the shape of the patagium for the skin of the pavilion

Amidst of a busy urban development area surrounded by high-rise building, its acts as a “URBAN INSERT” can be accommodated into building.

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The play of sunlight makes the space more interactive. The feeling of freedom is achieved in the midst of an urban environment giving views of the surroundings.