FROM THE ARCHITECTS DRAWING
Engaged by the architect in the initial design stage, the new building was to include a striking series of fins arranged vertically along one side of the building. Each fin was to be subtly varied from those near proximity. creating a choreographed movement of sorts, drawing your eye up and down the peak points on the fins.
TO DESIGN REALITY
With each and every fin a different shape, manufacturing them in a cost efficient way, whilst retaining the desired quality of aesthetics and making them structurally sound would present a unique challenge. We took the approach of producing a full scale mockup to highlight some ideas for production and the fixing methods, making the complicated more simple and keeping within budget. With the improvements approved, production on the fins started.
Looking at them now, the fins are open to interpretation. Viewed from different angles they tend to elicit different responses. To some, they represent a melodic statement, the rhythmic movement of the fin series like that of a musical line. To others, it’s a choreographed movement more reminiscent of the physical performing arts, maybe even a chorus line. What is for certain is that the undulating points of the fins lead your eyes on a journey until you have seen them all, from start to finish.
