location: Seaside, Florida
project function: Public walkway
year of completion: 1993
materials: The umbrella structures on the pavilion are made with recycled aluminum panels coated in industrial aircraft paint.
interesting facts: The umbrella was originally supposed to be made of wood and fold down during hurricanes, but was eventually built as an immobile structure out of aluminum. This structure has been damaged and rebuilt many times after hurricanes on the coast, first in 1995 by hurricane Opal. Eventually Seaside gave up on reconstructing the walk, which is why currently only half the structure remains standing.
questions to think about: How does climate affect design? What is an acceptable lifespan for a structure? Is this sustainable? Comment below to share your opinion...
interesting facts: The umbrella was originally supposed to be made of wood and fold down during hurricanes, but was eventually built as an immobile structure out of aluminum. This structure has been damaged and rebuilt many times after hurricanes on the coast, first in 1995 by hurricane Opal. Eventually Seaside gave up on reconstructing the walk, which is why currently only half the structure remains standing.
questions to think about: How does climate affect design? What is an acceptable lifespan for a structure? Is this sustainable? Comment below to share your opinion...
more information:
http://www.jerseydevildesignbuild.com/www.pushpullbar.com/forums/showthread.php?14013-Natchez-Street-Pavilion-Seaside-Jersey-Devils
