To Be In Blossom

Typology: Architectural Spatial Installation
Material: Iridescent film, plexiglas
Concept: The modular design consists of a lightweight structure and surfaces made of pleated iridescent film.

As the structure moves the surface follows – opening and closing – as inspired by the fish fin. The hinge joint, which installed in a triangular assembly, moves the structure in a 180-degree arc. Thus, the surface in between is able to rotate and to create a three-dimensional shape.

The pleated film adds elasticity – the surface can be expanded and twisted freely. When it reaches the maximum extent – the length at the top is twice the length at the bottom – it unfolds into a smooth curve. The movement of iridescent film interacts with the layers of light and shadow and creates spatial changes within the structure. To absorb the tension generated by the revolving structures, the surface in-between must be flexible or elastic to allow the planer transformation.

By analysing the performance of the surface composed of horizontal elastic strings in different angles of rotation, we can see the change in state. From the initial point, they gradually expand and even twist and fold as the angle changes.

This project is in Weißensee Kunsthochschule Berlin TFD, Scaling Nature (2) – Fibres, Muscles and Bones.

Cooperate with Laura Gaspari.