STUDIOAIRBARRY VO, JESSIE WEN, MICHAEL YEOFINAL PRESENTATION

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DESIGN CONCEPT

Figure 1: Site Photo Montage

DESIGN A SPACE THAT CONTRASTS THE STATIC NATURE OF THE SURROUNDING INDUSTRIAL AREA

MOVEMENT

SPATIAL EXPERIENCE

VOID VS SOLIDINTERNAL VS EXTERNAL

LIGHTING

SECTIONING

EMPHASISE HORIZONTALITY AND/OR VERTICALITY IN ORDER TO INFLUENCE FLUIDITY AND MOVEMENT

ACROSS THE SITE

CIRCULATION

ENCOURAGE FLUID MOVEMENT THROUGHOUT THE SITE BY SUGGESTED PATHS

ORGANIC FORM

NATURAL TOPOGRAPHY

RENEWABLE ENERGY

SOLARKINETIC

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PROTOTYPE

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PROTOTYPE

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LANDSCAPE

Diagram: Wind direction and sun path

Diagram: Movement

Diagram: Sites and Tourist Attractions

THE WHISP

As we approach the newly developed site of Refshaleoen, undulating landforms appear to protrude from the ground. The form is indicative of the valleys and hills of Copenhagen with its organic curve linear form gently snaking along the site. Contrasting to the static nature of the surrounding industrial site, The Whisp is an innovative place for people to visit, contemplate and relax away from the city. It is advantageously situated on the south, south-west end of the site to best harness the strongest winds of the harbour in Refshaleoen. Designed with multiple passageways, the form interlinks opposing landforms, the city to the water with new points of connection. It aims to revitalize the site into a social hub on what was once a very busy fishing port. The contours are made of varying sized steel rib like structures and smaller pavilions of rotating panels. These forms vibrate and sway with the wind, breathing and having a life of its own which creates interest and curiosity on the site. The passages lead visitors to see different views from the river side and access to the water ferry dock.

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MOVEMENTTHE WHISP

The key aspect that drives the form of the design is movement. The site can be accessed by car, boat, cycling or on foot and provides a

series of movement along its length. This form has been achieved by using the material system of sectioning that emphasises horizontality and

verticality in order to influence fluidity across the site through passageways. Two passages

of ribs intersect at a point and are used to encourage suggested routes for visitors of all

ages to choose and explore different spatial qualities.

The passages are composed of a series of ribs, separated into alternating two spatial

experiences; ground level rib pavilions, sheltered pavilions and the cathedral pavilions.

The body of the rib pavilions and sheltered pavilions are activated by winds which create

the panels attached to ribs to flutter and rotate. It creates a visual phenomenon of a constantly

changing and moving structure emphasized with the constant whirling and whistling of

rotating elements. Visitors are enveloped in a separate world under the pavilion. The

sheltered pavilion provides protection form the wind and a resting area to contrast with the

ground pavilions which are constantly exposed. Visitors can engage with the structure by

playing with the panels and becoming part of the production of energy. Highlights of the site

are the cathedral ribs, very grand ribs located towards the end of the passage that sway

back and forth to the invisible forces of the wind, bringing awe to the visitors as it opens

out onto the water. The spaces all focus on the movement of wind energy onto the form, expressing continuous dynamism, movement

and fluidity where users will feel increasingly engaged and energized through touch, sound

and sight.

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ENERGY HARVESTINGLocated in Refshaleoen, Denmark, the most prevalent renewable energy source has been chosen; wind. Denmark is one of the pioneers in wind energy with the highest rate in the world. In 2012, 22% of electricity was produced by wind power with the aim to get that up to 50% by 2020. The bulk of the pavilions have been orientated on the South, South-West to correspond accordingly with the strongest winds. The ribs of the ground rib pavilions and sheltered pavilions

are the structural component.

The ribs are lined with thin steel wires attached to Piezoelectric Vibration Energy Harvesters by Mide at each end located in the ribs. The wires are covered with panels of varying sizes which help to increase movement of the wires through oscillation to increase energy generation. The cathedral ribs will be fixed to Piezoelectric ceramic lead zirconate titanate (PZT) plates so as the ribs continuously oscillate to the wind, the plates will compress and stretch thus generating energy. Currently PZT is the most widely used piezo ceramic because of its greater sensitivity. Pavegen is also an energy source incorporated onto the site as movement is a key aspect. The kinetic energy collected through crystals stored in the tiles which claim to produce 7kW of electrical energy per footstep. This is promoted with the use of StarGen, a technology in which UV light is collected during the day and emitted

during the night to light up the passages.

First: Piezoelectric Vibration HarvesterSecond: Rotating wire and panel attached to Vibration HarvesterThird: Piezoelectric PlatesFourth: Diagram of PaveGen

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LANDSCAPEAs we approach the newly developed site of Refshaleoen, undulating landforms appear to protrude from the ground. The form is indicative of the valleys and hills of Copenhagen with its organic curve linear form gently snaking along the site. Contrasting to the static nature of the surrounding industrial site, The Whisp is an innovative place for people to visit, contemplate and relax away from the city. It is advantageously situated on the south, south-west end of the site to best harness the strongest winds of the harbour in Refshaleoen. Designed with multiple passageways, the form interlinks opposing landforms, the city to the water with new points of connection. It aims to revitalize the site into a social hub on what was once a very busy fishing port. The contours are made of varying sized steel rib like structures and smaller pavilions of rotating panels. These forms vibrate and sway with the wind, breathing and having a life of its own which creates interest and curiosity on the site. The passages lead visitors to see different views from the river side and access to

the water ferry dock.

MATERIALSThe primary material used in the design is steel for all the ribs. Steel is one of the most sustainable materials in the world with positive factors of low waste, flexibility, speed, long lasting, economical, reusability and recyclability. These ribs will be prefabricated and brought onto the site for to be more economically sound. Steel is 100% recyclable which helps to save energy and reduce CO2 emissions as well as waste generated. The ribs will be durable to not rust from natural elements such as rain or wind or lose its shape. The ribs will be lined with 19 thin steel wires along its length, connected to the Piezoelectric Vibration Harvesters and bolted into the ribs. The panels will be made of aluminium because of the following ideal properties: lightweight to ensure less resistance in order for the wind to rotate it, recyclable as it can be re-melted and reused whilst only expending a small amount of energy and being durable. The panels will be of

varying sizes with the largest at 1.5m by 1.5m.

MOVEMENTThe key aspect that drives the form of the design is movement. The site can be accessed by car, boat, cycling or on foot and provides a series of movement along its length. This form has been achieved by using the material system of sectioning that emphasises horizontality and verticality in order to influence fluidity across the site through passageways. Two passages of ribs intersect at a point and are used to encourage suggested routes for visitors of all ages to choose and explore different

spatial qualities.

The passages are composed of a series of ribs, separated into alternating two spatial experiences; ground level rib pavilions, sheltered pavilions and the cathedral pavilions. The body of the rib pavilions and sheltered pavilions are activated by winds which create the panels attached to ribs to flutter and rotate. It creates a visual phenomenon of a constantly changing and moving structure emphasized with the constant whirling and whistling of rotating elements. Visitors are enveloped in a separate world under the pavilion. The sheltered pavilion provides protection form the wind and a resting area to contrast with the ground pavilions which are constantly exposed. Visitors can engage with the structure by playing with the panels and becoming part of the production of energy. Highlights of the site are the cathedral ribs, very grand ribs located towards the end of the passage that sway back and forth to the invisible forces of the wind, bringing awe to the visitors as it opens out onto the water. The spaces all focus on the movement of wind energy onto the form, expressing continuous dynamism, movement and fluidity where users will feel increasingly engaged and energized

through touch, sound and sight.

ENERGY HARVESTINGLocated in Refshaleoen, Denmark, the most prevalent renewable energy source has been chosen; wind. Denmark is one of the pioneers in wind energy with the highest rate in the world. In 2012, 22% of electricity was produced by wind power with the aim to get that up to 50% by 2020. The bulk of the pavilions have been orientated on the South, South-West to correspond accordingly with the strongest winds. The ribs of the ground rib pavilions and sheltered pavilions are the structural component. They are then lined with thin steel wires attached to Piezoelectric Vibration Energy Harvesters by Mide at each end located in the ribs. The wires are covered with panels of varying sizes which help to increase movement of the wires through oscillation to increase energy generation. Based on estimation of the data sheet, each piezoelectric vibration energy harvester would generate 0.045mW/s per panel thus 1.42kW annually, meaning 7 panel can power 1x 100w light bulb. The cathedral ribs will be fixed to Piezoelectric ceramic lead zirconate titanate (PZT) plates so as the ribs continuously oscillate to the wind, the plates will compress and stretch thus generating energy. Currently PZT is the most widely used piezo ceramic because of its greater sensitivity. Estimation of existing size of the piezoelectric output is 0.1 watt per second for each PZT plate based on the average energy production of 1 volt per second at 0.1 amp. Pavegen is also an energy source incorporated onto the site as movement is a key aspect. The kinetic energy collected through crystals stored in the tiles which claim to produce 7kW of electrical energy per footstep. Additionally, the technology StarPath (a type of paint) will provide a glowing path at night to attract visitors by capturing UV light during the day and emitting at night. 650MW of renewable energy

would be produced annually by all three technologies.

ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTCopenhagen is well known for its efforts to incorporate renewable energy in the city towards the future with aims to be the first carbon neutral city by 2025 and commitment to achieve 100% renewable power. The Whisp aims to reflect and promote these ideals, encouraging awareness and contemplation of renewable energy from visitors through an innovative and interactive design, showcasing a sculptural form that generates electricity through wind power. The wind will be the driving force on the site, producing dynamic movement and sound which may be heard further away from the site. The land will need to be dug out in some parts of the site to ground the ribs to make sure they are structurally stable for people to interact with. Tourists and natives alike will be attracted to the new attraction which will in turn bring more pedestrian traffic to the surrounding area. Not only will they begin to understand and appreciate innovative renewable energy opportunities, the energy system promotes users to be a part of the energy making process for further contemplation and understanding of what our project means and the encouragement for people to recognize the

importance as to how we interact with the environment.