One way of constructing my future life ‘hub’ would be to use a metal framework. Almost like a wire mesh.
Located in Mexico City, this structure by rojkind arquitectos called 'portal
of awareness' uses a simple wire frame fixed to the ground.
The structure was commissioned by Nescafe and includes 1497 coffee mugs in different shades of red hanging from the framework. The unusual shape and varied shades of colour provide add a sense of movement whilst travelling through it.
The greenery will eventually grow to cover the entire structure
The framework is made up of several steel rods crossing over one another, anchored at both sides by steel planters. The rebar (reinforcing bar) is used to fashion a lattice of arches that vary in length from 10 to 12 metres.
This type of construction is really strong and seems to work for this sort of curved shape however it may or may not be ideal for my structure as mine would have a suspended 'hood' or roof in the middle which wouldn't allow anchorage at both sides.
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