The temporary Air Forest Pavilion is a sheltered space for public
events. To ensure that the structure leaves no traces when the event
concludes, the roof was to be as light as possible. In addition, it had
to be set up and dismantled quickly. The architects designed a
pneumatic membrane structure of considerable size: 4 metres above the
ground, this 56-metre-long and 25-metre-wide canopy seems to fill in
the clearing. Visitors to the park who see the ephemeral structure
being inflated witness the greatest spectacle of all. Once the
weighted-down column footings and the fans are positioned on the lawn,
the membrane is spread out and each hose-like column is fastened to the
respective foundation. Air is gradually pumped into the synthetic skin,
transforming it from a limp sack into a swollen figure. When the air
cools in the evening, the pavilion sways gently in the wind.
Architects: Mass Studies/Minsuk Cho + Kisu Park, Seoul
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