THE WEATHER STATION PROJECT V
Termoli, Italy
2020
The ‘Weather Station Project IV’ is part of an ongoing project that investigates the implications and connections between Architecture, Weather, Energy and Form, and specifically, focuses on how space and shelter are developed as a response to weather patterns.
The ‘Weather Station Project V’ focused on urban bus stops.
In addition to simply protecting ourselves from nature by distancing ourselves from the sun, from the wind and rain, our constructions, even the most simple ones like bus-stops, should harness these natural resources.
The design of the bus stop, entitled Super_Stop, is based on utilizing renewable energy; it is designed to collect water, to absorb and transform sunlight, and to capture the energy of the winds. In addition, the design strategy is based on a circular Eco-system, offering microhabitats and nutrients for flora and fauna; plants, insects, birds and other forms of biological life in the complex system of biodiversity that defines our planet.
The Super_Stop is composed of interchangable peices, a kit of parts. In its most elementary configuration, is composed of a simple frame, yet in it’s more complete permutations, include additional components such as roofs, vertical dividers, signage, lighting systems and the energy producing elements aimed at responding to site specific needs and respecting social and environmental concerns..
The various elements of the ‘Weather Station Project V’ create micro-climates and micro-weather conditions – these elements can be seen as ‘mini-machines for living’, and each element literally functions in a way which simulates natural weather phenomenon.
The elements recreate ‘clouds’’, ‘forests’, ‘lakes’ etc and are simple, awkward, and emotional.
The Weather Station Project is modern and primitive in nature at the same time.
The Weather Station Project V
Milan, Italy
The ‘Weather Station Project IV’ is part of an ongoing project that investigates the implications and connections between Architecture, Weather, Energy and Form, and specifically, focuses on how space and shelter are developed as a response to weather patterns.
The ‘Weather Station Project V’ focused on urban bus stops.
In addition to simply protecting ourselves from nature by distancing ourselves from the sun, from the wind and rain, our constructions, even the most simple ones like bus-stops, should harness these natural resources.
The design of the bus stop, entitled Super_Stop, is based on utilizing renewable energy; it is designed to collect water, to absorb and transform sunlight, and to capture the energy of the winds. In addition, the design strategy is based on a circular Eco-system, offering microhabitats and nutrients for flora and fauna; plants, insects, birds and other forms of biological life in the complex system of biodiversity that defines our planet.
The Super_Stop is composed of interchangable peices, a kit of parts. In its most elementary configuration, is composed of a simple frame, yet in it’s more complete permutations, include additional components such as roofs, vertical dividers, signage, lighting systems and the energy producing elements aimed at responding to site specific needs and respecting social and environmental concerns..
The various elements of the ‘Weather Station Project V’ create micro-climates and micro-weather conditions – these elements can be seen as ‘mini-machines for living’, and each element literally functions in a way which simulates natural weather phenomenon.
The elements recreate ‘clouds’’, ‘forests’, ‘lakes’ etc and are simple, awkward, and emotional.
The Weather Station Project is modern and primitive in nature at the same time.