Triaxial Shelter and Observatory
bamboo, metal wire
2018
Domaine de Boisbuchet, France
bamboo, metal wire
2018
Domaine de Boisbuchet, France
Weaving with bamboo
Weaving with bamboo
The Triaxial Shelter and Observatory is a woven structure created with a triaxial weaving pattern, traditionally used for basket making. It is entirely made out of split bamboo pieces, held together solely by the tension created through the weave. The technique follows a mathematical logic, creating complex patterns of platonic shapes.
The structure was created on the grounds of the Domaine de Boisbuchet. Initially thought for small scale woven objects made of Rattan, I applied the technique to locally harvested bamboo. Thereby I was able to create big triaxial objects on an architectural scale. Out of several hundred meters of bamboo, I weaved a structure of more than 3 meters height, to create an outdoor space to sleep under the stars.
The structure was created on the grounds of the Domaine de Boisbuchet. Initially thought for small scale woven objects made of Rattan, I applied the technique to locally harvested bamboo. Thereby I was able to create big triaxial objects on an architectural scale. Out of several hundred meters of bamboo, I weaved a structure of more than 3 meters height, to create an outdoor space to sleep under the stars.
After two weeks in the sun, the green color of the fresh bamboo faded away.
