Octopus Pavilion Progress – 20160831

Opening in 22 Days

On Site in 15 Days

New simulation animation in site. Much to do.

This weekend workshop we will:

• Get full prototype working with four pillows (need to buy additional electronics)
• Test new fans and different pillow sizes
• Work on shape and structure in simulation
• Produce high quality renders, plans and sections

Octopus Pavilion Progress – 20160826

27 Days to go

Here are some videos of the physics simulation we are setting up in grasshopper to test the design and interactivity, using the kangaroo2 physics library:

Also some progress on the prototype. Working with a nice nylon type fabric, with sowing: