Opening
in yeosu, South Korea on May 12; the EXPO 2012 thematic pavilion 'one ocean' by
viennese practice soma is finally complete. After winning an open international
competition in 2009, the proposal for the world exhibition developed into a
reality,generating a multi-layered experience with a kinetic facade of fins
which move in ocean-like patterns. spanning 140 meters,the elevation undulates
from 3 to 13 meters in height. topographical lines along the roof translate
into 108 vertical lamellas to control solar gain and then begin to open and
close in a choreographed sequence after the sun sets. compressive forces are
imposed upon the blades made of glass fiber reinforced polymers, a material
high in tensile strength with low bending stiffness allowing for repeated and
reversible elastic deformations. upper and lower motors generate a side
rotation with a screw spindle driven by a computerized servomotor.
Positioned
upon an industrial harbor, a permanent structure and waterfront promenade will
serve as a tourist destination and permanent attraction for residents, derived
from the ocean concept, morphing surfaces organize the spatial sequences.
upright
surfaces create portals to welcome visitors into the exhibition area and
transition into horizontal levels serving as a flexible stage for 'the best
practice area', concrete structures in the forms of cones redefine the edge of
the meandering coast, offering panoramic views of the nearby islands from roof
top terraces, a public landscape of plateaus and paths unfold from the
pavilion.
kinetic
facade
view of
the pavilion from the ocean
concrete
cones
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