The concept of Wind Dancer pavilion was conceived as a responsive environment in Tommy Thompson Park. The physical movement translates into refracted colours transforming the whole installation into a moving iridescent field. The wind has always been responsible for the many changes occurring in the environment, and its impact is often unnoticed. The park hosts more than 300 species of birds and the park is an important stopover during migration for many bird species that need to rest and refuel to continue their journey. While the birds migrate, they show swarming behaviour to protect themselves from other wild birds; they become together and big to scare other animals: murmuring.
Combining these two concepts, this pavilion is located in manmade nature and made of artificial materials like plastics but in contrast, it mimics nature, dance with the wind and enhances the human experience with the environment.
Inspired by the birds and their feathers which are iridescent and the colour changes with the light, colour-changing thin films are used in this design. Recycled plastic is chosen to raise awareness and make something inspired by nature, and try to transform the plastic into something beautiful. Construction is a tensile structure and consists of 4 poles built in the park and there are fish nets placed between these poles.
For mimicking the feathers, 1mm thick films are used and installed with a secured hook, then they don’t fall into the lake but they will still freely move with the wind.
For mimicking the feathers, 1mm thick films are used and installed with a secured hook, then they don’t fall into the lake but they will still freely move with the wind.
