iwamotoscott architecture: at SCI arc gallery

‘voussoir cloud’ by iwamotoscott architects

voussoir cloudat: SCI-arc gallery, los angelesfrom: august 8th – september 14th, 2008opening reception: august 8th, 2008, 7pm

voussoir cloud is a site-specific installation by architecture firm iawamotoscott in collaboration with buro happold and SCI-arc students. voussoir refers to wedge-shaped blocks which are generally used in curved architectural elements such as arches and vaults. in this case, the team constructed the wedge-like shapes out of featherweight, paper-thin wood laminate to create the vaulted installation. the lightness of the materials used appears heavier than the actual weight of the structure, creating a conflict within the confines of the gallery space. the piece uses old construction techniques combined with modern day materials and digital processes to create the porous structure.

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‘voussoir cloud’ by iwamotoscott architects

‘voussoir cloud’ by iwamotoscott architects

‘voussoir cloud’ by iwamotoscott architects

‘voussoir cloud’ by iwamotoscott architects