„The Möbius strip is a surface with only one side and only one boundary. The Möbius strip has the mathematical property of being non-orientable. It can be realised as a ruled surface. An example of a Möbius strip can be created by taking a paper strip and giving it a half-twist, and then joining the ends of the strip to form a loop.”
The main idea of the project was the aforementioned mobius strip, because of its surprising structural properties. In the project, it is been rotated to the vertical position and dug in one-third into the ground. Its two „legs” are rotated with respect to each other what makes it extremely resistant to wind power. Constructional analyses were based on mathematical equations and structural analysis. The digital model has been built with the use of Grasshopper and parametrically designed within the results received from software Robot Autodesk. Analyses and design process was divided into a number of stages to improve the structure. By experimenting with extra structural elements like additional platforms, linking joints and material choices, I could improve the structure of the watching tower to the maximum of its scope. The most analysed part of the tower was the shape of the foundation (more detailed information in drawings on this page).
Building analyses and drawings were also included to this constructional project. Material studies let the tower exist. The most difficult aspect of creating the project was the location of the tower. Riverside in Cracow is still very movable and this is the reason why foundations and bottom constructional elements are so thick and complicated.
The project got the 1st place at the final year exhibition and been awarded as most innovative project of the year.
The main idea of the project was the aforementioned mobius strip, because of its surprising structural properties. In the project, it is been rotated to the vertical position and dug in one-third into the ground. Its two „legs” are rotated with respect to each other what makes it extremely resistant to wind power. Constructional analyses were based on mathematical equations and structural analysis. The digital model has been built with the use of Grasshopper and parametrically designed within the results received from software Robot Autodesk. Analyses and design process was divided into a number of stages to improve the structure. By experimenting with extra structural elements like additional platforms, linking joints and material choices, I could improve the structure of the watching tower to the maximum of its scope. The most analysed part of the tower was the shape of the foundation (more detailed information in drawings on this page).
Building analyses and drawings were also included to this constructional project. Material studies let the tower exist. The most difficult aspect of creating the project was the location of the tower. Riverside in Cracow is still very movable and this is the reason why foundations and bottom constructional elements are so thick and complicated.
The project got the 1st place at the final year exhibition and been awarded as most innovative project of the year.
