WIND CATCHER is a simple (furniture-like) structure, a "hole in the wall".
Our goal is to create a playful architecture, an object that stimulates curiosity, desire to interact and to discover.
At the same time we would like the weather, in particular the wind, to play an active role with the architecture and to communicate with the public. This might be with sound, like a horn, or with "snow-formations" that build up around the hut, enlarging the physical space and making the hut constantly changing throughout the winter. The "hole in the wall" itself, is also a toy/play-element, a photo opportunity framing people and landscape, a resting spot; with the swings hanging
from the ceiling, this hut is a perfect entertainment area for the whole family.
Strong colors emphasize the shapes and their functions, in contrast with the surrounding landscape.
(Competitor's text)
Highly graphic, simple, and appropriate for a wind swept river on the prairies. The concept and resulting form and structure are well matched. Some concerns with the construction techniques are raised, however, the proposal does provide adequate resolution for selection.
(From jury report)
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