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Project: Synaesthetic Filter
Architects: Stefan Rutzinger and Kristina Schinegger
Client: “Ohrenstrand mobil 2008” design competition
Location: Mobile
Intent: A mobile pavilion for experimental music, both performances and sound installations set to be temporarily placed in public interior spaces.
Features: The structural elements change shape tailored to specific acoustical qualities during performances, which in turn changes the overall spatial and visual qualities. The light structure allows users to feel immersed in space instead of contained and integrated in their surroundings rather than separated. A simple footprint allows flexibility to where the stage and the audience will be placed based.
Structure: Orthogonal wireframe, approx. 32’ x 40’ x 15’, is composed of aluminum tubes. Each tube is equally bent and spiked at 30 degrees, which creates a rotational pivot for the acoustical elements that undulate. The acoustical elements are C-shaped aluminum plates that are either reflective or absorptive, which are rotated during particular music pieces. The structure can be easily assembled on the ground into 6 parts, then placed together through interlocking joints, then disassembled and transported.

More Information:
http://www.dezeen.com/2009/01/18/synaesthetic-filter-by-stefan-rutzinger-kristina-schinegger/

Project: The GlobeTrotter
Architects: Office of Mobile Design (OMD)
Client:
Location: Mobile
Intent: A mobile, modular vehicle that can transform into a theater on any reasonably flat land intended for Shakespearian plays.
Features: A 12’ x 50’ vehicle contains a stage roughly the same size of the original Globe theater in London. Wing-walls flank the stage to offer lighting effects and acoustics. On the opposite side of the vehicle, 6 pneumatic “pods” are inflated for production offices, dressing rooms, concession and ticketing, and sleeping quarters for the cast and crew. The vehicle’s center acts as shower, sink, and production equipment storage. The seating is entirely inflatable as well.
Structure: The vehicle is based off a typical container, but equipped with PV panels on the roof for electrical support.

More information:
http://www.designmobile.com/globetrotter.html

Project: Pavilion 21 MINI Opera Space
Architects: COOP HIMMELB(L)AU
Client: The Bavarian State Opera Munich, Germany
Location: Munich, Germany
Intent: A temporary space for music performances for up to 300 people.
Features: The architects worked around the contradiction of mobility and acoustical integrity, as good acoustical properties require physical mass, which is not an ingredient of mobility. For this, the theory that a greater surface area and tilted walls produce better sound within a space was incorporated. The building also acts as a sound reflector to the nearby vehicular traffic, which also increases the acoustics within the space.
Structure: Composed of aluminum pyramids, designed to reflect external sounds, absorb interior sounds, and increase surface area. The pyramids were generated by overlaying the sound frequencies of “Scuse me while I kiss the sky” by Jimi Hendrix and “Don Giovanni” by Mozart.
More Information:
http://www.dezeen.com/2009/11/17/pavilion-21-mini-opera-space-by-coop-himmelblau/

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Project: The Yorkshire Diamond Pavilion
Architects: Various Architects
Client: Yorkshire Forward Design Competition
Location: Mobile
Intent: A temporary pavilion for small to large events, including film and music performances.
Features: The pavilion is composed of inflatable tubes that can be fully inflated within an hour, an air compressor constantly monitors its inflatable condition, even if torn or opened, it will stay up. The exterior look is based on the coal mines found throughout Yorkshire, with the diamond being both aesthetically appealing and structurally sound as well. Multiple configurations are possible, from a large “introverted” space for larger gatherings and presentations, to an “extrovert” position where the pieces face out to be entered from two sides, and lastly, the pieces can be divided and opened up into two in order to allow larger outdoor events. Sustainable ideas were integrated by the light, fully recyclable structure, easy transportation, and natural ventilation and lighting. Also, the pavilion is electrically charged during transport by PV panels on the two 20’ long containers that are hooked up to batteries in the containers. A small wind turbine offers additional electricity during use.
Structure: The structure begins with 5 sqft floor panels with adjustable legs to provide a stable base. The tubes are CNC cut, fire retardant PVC coated with a woven cloth base that is 100% recyclable. The diamond-lattice superstructure encloses an optimal, column free interior space.

More Information:
http://www.dezeen.com/2009/02/28/the-yorkshire-diamond-pavilion-by-various-architects/

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