The series of wedge shaped forms and inclines can both jut out of the landscape and be a statement or can be seamlessly blended into the slope of the landscape. This form allows for the possiblity of digging out the earth for work space and apparatus bays while then using that dug out soil on site to build up a slope or space that can be used or accessed with the roof line of one of the structures. These wedges create overhangs which can range in length and orientation to adapt to sunlight.
The concept of dual inclined planes. The axe head of a fire axe inspired it but it is the essence of the axe which will carry it further. It is traditional, durable, utilitarian, and stands as an icon.
Explored the transformation of wood when it encounters fire. The cracking and charcoal effect of the wood creates an armor-like exterior and shows the possiblility of crevecies that can have light penetrate into the depths of the piece of wood. Also the hot embers which glowed on the piece when it was still hot give an idea for artificial lighting.
These steel pipes were a strong module to create interesting and porous spaces. It can create a play on natural light and its simple module gives it a vast amount of versitility, taking on mulitple forms stacked on each other and creating solid/void or positive/negative space
