5 key facts about this project
### Overview of the Morphing Tower
Located near Silver Lake, the Morphing Tower is designed to address local environmental challenges while promoting community engagement. The structure serves as an observation tower that enhances the area's natural beauty, offering opportunities for recreation and contemplation. The design integrates advanced architectural principles, achieving a balance between functionality and visual appeal.
### Spatial Configuration and User Experience
The Morphing Tower's design features a series of staggered platforms that facilitate exploration at varying levels, each dedicated to distinct experiences, including stargazing and personal reflection. The architectural language employs sweeping curves and angular projections, conveying movement and transformation. The internal organization, illustrated through an exploited axonometry, highlights the connectivity of the platforms via expansive staircases, enhancing vertical circulation and visual interest.
### Material Selection and Sustainability
The choice of materials is critical to both the structural integrity and aesthetic quality of the tower. Key materials include rectangular tubular beams forming the framework, welded mesh that enhances transparency and natural lighting, and polished concrete for durability. Unique elements such as ice cubes are incorporated to explore concepts of ephemerality, while steel decking and concrete flooring provide stability for high-traffic areas. The reflective exterior enables the structure to interact dynamically with changing light conditions, reinforcing its integration within the natural landscape and promoting sustainability.