Morphologic - The Backbone of Swedish Architecture 2.23

This pavilion reflects a symbiosis between the traditional and modern art of architecture and engineering.

To create the form and expression of this pavilion, inspiration was drawn from the Swedish and Scandinavian tradition of working with and utilizing nature. In Sweden the amount of recesses of the forest has been controlled since the beginning of the 20th century, in order to make sure that the wood supply and the nature stays rich and full. This has led to wood becoming the most widely used construction material in the country.

Working with wood and the ways of nature led to the form and function of spines and joints. The pavilion consists of a network of frames that twist and turn. This works as the spine of the construction. Just like nature is constantly changing, the expression of the pavilion is variable thanks to a joint-connection of the louvres between the frames. All of this was realized with digital and parametric-algoritmic design tools.

This is not only a symbolic piece of architecture, but also an attempt to highlight the synergy between the role of the architect and the role of the engineer.


DESIGNED AND CREATED BY:

Emma Viklund (MSc Architectural Engineering, Luleå tekniska universitet)

Erik Hidman (MSc Architectural Engineering, Luleå tekniska universitet)

Federico Puggioni (Architecture, Università degli studi di Sassari)

Johan Levol (MSc Architectural Engineering, Luleå tekniska universitet)

as the final project in the course Digital design and making founded by Mania Aghaie Meibodi, at Luleå tekniska universitet 2012, under the instruction of Mania Aghaie Meibodi and Hamia Aghaiemeybodi.

Other students who participated in the project were:

Jani Mukkavaara (MSc Architectural Engineering, Luleå tekniska universitet)

Fredrik Lissdaniels (MSc Civil Engineering, Luleå tekniska universitet)

Petter Larsson (MSc Architectural Engineering, Luleå tekniska universitet)

Totto Rátkai (Architecture, Szent István University)

Adam Stancik (MSc Building Construction, Brno University of Technology)

Andreas Åkerblom (MSc Architectural Engineering, Luleå tekniska universitet)

Sofia Holmgren (MSc Architectural Engineering, Luleå tekniska universitet)

Joakim Borg (MSc Industrial Design Engineering, Luleå tekniska universitet)

Linda Nilsson (MSc Architectural Engineering, Luleå tekniska universitet)

Krisztina Szádvári (Architecture, Szent István University)


SPONSORED BY:

Norrbottens
byggmästareförening

Luleå tekniska universitet

XL Bygg Stenvalls

Jord Proffset AB

Samhällsbyggnadsinstitutionen vid Luleå tekniska universitet

Sundsvalls Profildekor AB

Biltema

Laitis


CARPENTRY WORK made by:

Erik Lampa at Lapplands bygg & VVS who worked hard making all the pieces to the pavilion, and

SSC Juhojunttis who helped cutting the ceiling beams.


THANKS TO:

Complab at Luleå tekniska universitet who has assisted with the construction issues, logistics, carpentry and general knowledge. Special thanks to Ulf Stenman who have spent a lot of time and energy on this project, assisting with help in all kinds of questions. Also Lars Åström for his dedication and for lending us space to work.

Helena Johnsson and Ulf-Arne Girhammar for their share of knowledge on construction and structural aspects of this project.

Lars Stehn for helping us finding sponsors.

Universitetsstyrelsen at Luleå tekniska universitet through Staffan Sarbäck, Akademiska hus and Fastighet och säkerhet at Luleå tekniska universitet for a well-executed collaboration.