Actively bending slender natural materials and combining them with other linear or planar materials into stiff structural hybrids has been prevalent in vernacular architecture since the beginnings of human dwellings and homes. Engaging examples of this can be seen in the traditional Mudhif in Afghanistan or traditional Iranian felt tents. While the concepts and technology of such hybrids is not new, there is great potential for novelty and innovation in the digital tools necessary for their design. The hybrid structures built for Project Village 2016 also hosted the village museum with an ongoing exhibition of villagers work such as sketches, drawings and a sculpture park.
Team leaders: Gregory Quinn and Dragos Naicu - Berlin University of Arts
Team members: Géhberger Máté, Rafael Silveira, Viktoria Mank, Ana Maria Rodriguez Bisbicus, Anyana Zimmermann, Maria Tanska, Paola Chessa, Cansu Ergün, Alan Bigelow, Elisabeth Kofler
Photos: Gábor Somoskői