Interior and Exterior design in place

The exterior of the shelter like a cone split into pieces



The interior of the shelter looking at the outside conditions whilst interacting with the rain shower in the centre of the space creates noise, sound and the ability to touch  



I made a few sketch models to see how the shelter could work in different styles. I based the forms on the structure of a pine cone, mainly focusing on the cones wings.

Wings spread out in a wider version of the below

Layered wings of the cone can capture the rain water in the center and overflow making its way to the bottom

The idea of water capturing in the center and slowly flowing down the vase-like trunk and out of the bottom

The idea of a cone resting on its tip creates a natural umbrella like model, the middle wings missing creates an open space

The shape of the cone results in a randomly shaped model

An open cone providing a protected and cosy space yet still being able to experience the harshness of the weather you are being protected from. Water drains off of the wings into the top, fills up and slowly overflows into a circular rain curtain within the center of the shelter enhancing the experience and interaction. Steel will be holding up carved wooden pine cone wings. The materials work well together and will help to create different sounds with the rain as well as good aesthetic qualities.

A circular space with windows providing a protected view of the outside conditions



Wooden shingle tiles ontop of steel, rainfall on both surfaces creating different noises




Understanding the form



Rain Shelter

The objective is to create a shelter by the side of a stream away from heavy rain when walking between two areas of the campus. The shelter will be large enough for four people and made from wood, steel and/or stone; it will need to be able to capture, hold and then release the rain water.

                                                    The location of the proposed rain shelter

The shelter will sit to the right of the bridge on the edge of the bank, opposite a few pine trees. A pathway will lead to it from the existing path that leads up to the bridge and will run accross the grass.