The way that people move around a building is always prescribed, in some instances more so than others. The waterfront development at Pier 27 by Vidhi Patel is a project that explores how flexibility can be introduced into the circulation of a structure, given that many elements of the project would need to be fixed in place.
Of course, when observing the proposed designs from a bird's-eye view, you'll gather that this edifice is not an expansive open-plan premises that allows its visitors to wander freely in every direction. It is carved in a sharp and winding shape along the San Franciscan wharf, requiring people to conform to its zigzagging trajectory.
But there is actually some unexpected freedom to moving through the site of Pier 27 by Vidhi Patel. Beneath the sweeping sail-like roof, pedestrians can transition between enclosures, covered areas and exposed landscapes throughout the length of the building.
Meandering Marina Architecture
Pier 27 by Vidhi Patel Explores the Inconsistency of Circulation
Trend Themes
1. Flexible Circulation - Exploring ways to introduce flexibility in the movement within a structure.
2. Nonlinear Architecture - Designing structures with sharp and winding shapes that require people to conform to their trajectory.
3. Integrating Indoor and Outdoor Spaces - Creating a seamless transition between enclosures, covered areas, and exposed landscapes within a building.
Industry Implications
1. Architecture - Opportunity for architects to innovate by designing structures with non-traditional and flexible circulation patterns.
2. Real Estate Development - Potential for developers to create unique and engaging spaces that seamlessly integrate indoor and outdoor environments.
3. Public Spaces - Opportunity to reimagine public spaces by incorporating nonlinear architecture and flexible circulation for enhanced user experiences.