Proposed for the Lightbox Gallery Competition in the 2009 London Design Festival, the “Fingerprint Pavilion” by Scott Jarvie is a futuristic structure that draws inspiration from human fingerprints, as suggested by its name. The structure is divided in three spaces: top, middle and bottom, with an abundant section overlap that confers prolonged weather resistance to the structure. The top space, creating panoramic views of the speaker and the structure, accommodates 30 individuals comfortably for speeches, public presentations, and the middle space, providing opportunity for both a circular stroll in the space or to sit or stand at a table, is just ideal for a party or social gatherings. And the bottom of the structure offers a good space for extensive exhibitions. The structure stimulates the curiosity of the passersby with a partial glimpse of the exhibition. The weather barrier system, apart from making the pavilion weatherproof, also makes use of natural air for ventilation and daylight for light transmission all through the structure. Therefore, the Fingerprint Pavilion not just gives a panoramic structural view but also helps in sustaining the environment by natural lighting and ventilation.
Via: Designboom