COSMOS CORRIDOR

Idea projektu

This space exploration exhibition pavilion is located in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala just adjacent to VSSC. This projects glorifies the achievements of IISRO. The pavilion aims to inspire and educate visitors about India's Contributions to space science, technology, and exploration. This temporary structure will serve as a dynamic platform for engaging the public in the wonders of the cosmos.

Popis projektu

The main conceptual approach was to create a space which not only glorifies the achievements of but which also becomes the hub for
future conversation this pavilion will be looked upon whenever new achievement is there . It will always have that space dedicated for upcoming achievements. The design was created keeping in mind the views ,existing site features i.e. greenspaces & pond within the site ,and also the spaces that has already been explored by ISRO. The brainstorming begin : how do i give this site the feel of space exploration Pavilion while keeping in mind the local context, What material do i use, how do i cater the views and so on With all these thoughts this design was formed. The whole structure is created with locally sourced bamboo.

Technické informace

The structural elements i.e. spaceframe of the pavilion is made up of Bamboo that is locally available
hence minimizing carbon footprint. The roof covering is made up of bamboo as well locally known as
pelupuh. The plinth is made up of local stone available in Thiruvananthapuram. There is a skylight made
up of plexiglass running throughout the pavilion. The main structural highlight of this space exploration
exhibition pavilion is digital bamboo. Digital bamboo is a mix of bamboo and the joints are of concrete 3d
printed exactly of the size of bamboo. making this structure eco friendly and easy to build.