Think about architecture as the establishment an organism with a skin that holds everything together. In this project, called Exquisitely Exuviated, Fanny Varga and Tarika Thienapirak took that metaphor to an abstract extreme, creating a fascinating and otherwordly looking structure. Dreamed up as a new Vitra furniture research facility, this edifice demonstrates an exploration of the malleable boundaries of building.
The fluid form of the project was influenced by nature and looks to be like some mesmerizing organism you might see through a microscope. Its irregular openings are shaped as if the hard shell of the structure was torn, creating windows, doors and even open occupiable spaces. Exquisitely Exuviated's epidermis also includes a soft inner layer that helps the building to breathe and regulate the climate between exterior and interior.
Alienesque Architectural Cladding
Exquisitely Exuviated Project Has a Biologically Inspired Skin
Trend Themes
1. Organic Architecture - Disruptive innovation opportunities include exploring new materials and construction techniques inspired by nature to create fluid and mesmerizing structures.
2. Biologically Inspired Design - Opportunities lie in developing building skins that mimic natural organisms in their form and function, creating intriguing and otherworldly architectural structures.
3. Malleable Boundaries - Exploring the concept of flexible and adaptable building boundaries can lead to innovative designs that incorporate irregular openings and occupiable spaces.
Industry Implications
1. Architecture - Architects can embrace the use of organic and biologically inspired design to create innovative and visually stunning structures that stand out in the industry.
2. Furniture - Furniture manufacturing companies can explore the integration of organic and fluid forms inspired by nature into their product designs, creating unique and visually captivating pieces.
3. Construction - The construction industry can benefit from adopting malleable boundaries in building design, allowing for more flexible and adaptable structures that can meet changing needs and demands.