TOP HAT!
as an intervention onto existing buildings, “Top Hat!” seeks to revitalize the urban fabric of modern cities by bringing open space, customization, and dynamism onto intervention sites. kit-of-parts, parametricism, and modular nesting design methods result in a system that is deployable in a wide variety of scenarios.
Project Media
breakdown of variable truss system
explanation of nested modules and balcony assemblies
application of system to chosen building
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A good idea that would benefit by a closer look into different contexts and building forms. The question is: would a building with a rooftop choose this method to add balcony? Is it really possible to standardise module to this level?
Good original concept, which demonstrates solid constructive knowledge. We highlight the detailed presentation, modularity, durability and study of materials.
Gereral design reminds me of Archigram!