TRIPLE TEMPLE
feed your soul, count to three, a trip to the temple of triple for me!
Inspired by the formation of crystals and the clustering of soap bubbles, the curving gem units come together to create a lightweight framework of pipes. The gem-like units assembled together in multiple geometric configurations can easily reach great heights. The height of the dense crystal structure could serve as the beacon that would attract festival goers. They enter the airy space frame under one of three open archways. From this threshold, the experience of being under dappled light and curvilinear shadows has begun, and constantly changes as they move through or relax on the ground. One can also choose between crawling under the base crystal units or bask under its towering center.
Our proposal is relatively simple to fabricate. PVC conduits are bent into the crystal shapes by hand and guided by a jig. Since this type of PVC conduit is more pliable, this process should take less time and effort. Hose clamps, extruded aluminum plates, nuts and bolts are used to keep the crystals secured to each other. Single crystals become five-unit stars or aggregate to create other geometric shapes. These larger parts could be assembled separately on the ground. This makes creating the overall form more efficient. Once the base pieces are secured to the ground, and the arches get secondary support from PVC conduit woven within the crystals, the experience and spectacle begins.
Although the aggregated crystal units are stunning enough as a space frame, the experience of being under a forest of layered shadows could be more powerful if translucent fabric, possibly in varying colors, is introduced into the system. Imagine layered shadows falling upon you as you chill under its cooling shade. Also, the pipes could hold water misters that can help refresh the thousands of festival attendees. At night, there could be projections that would fall onto multiple levels of fabric, further emphasizing the layered 3-dimensionality of the space frame. Light, pictures or videos projected on the fabric would be twice as interesting to look at. The structure could also contain small LED lights within their frame that would glow like stars and sway with the wind to collectively breathe an electric light scatter to the crystals. With the combination of projection images, lighting and possibly re-active sound effects, the curious festival-goers would feel drawn to and immersed by Triple Temple.
