We propose a huge Pillow of Timber Frames that sponges from inside out.
It acts as an extended skin of the human body,
to give a sensuous buffer in the natural setting.
We propose a huge Pillow of Timber Frames that sponges from inside out.
It acts as an extended skin of the human body,
to give a sensuous buffer in the natural setting.
The Pillow is a tube of standardized timber frames.
It buffers on the side while allowing extended views to both ends, and enhances ventilation across.
On the ceiling fabric is inserted between the frames, to filter in daylight and shelter from rain.
The Pillow interacts with the bodily movements,
to change spatial dimensions and relationships for sitting and sleeping.
The body’s stepping in pushes the flooring planks and thereby deforms the frame and form.
The sitting area is on both sides of the tube, with an unobstructed views of the surrounding.
In the middle is the napping zone,
here the floor sags with the body’s weight and subtly hide the napping person from outside view.
The walls push out and the ceiling lowered, to enhance the sense of protection and intimacy.
The 15m long Pillow provides generous buffer from outside.
It moves with the movement of intruders, and alert the napping person.
On the outside the Pillow breathes and moves with the napping person,
as if a pillow’s sagging in the middle with the weight of a human head,
and softly indicates the Pillow’s occupation.
Location: Xian, China
Year: 2016
Status: Construction in progress
Team: Ida Sze, Billy Chan, Michelle Tam, Shann Yong, Char Chau