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.

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