Structural Module Model

Experiments with the deployable structure

In order to assemble the cafe building on the summit of Ben Nevis we need to break down the structure into modules that can be deployed easily to the summit. The following study shows the configuration of the 3m modules to meet the design intent.

Ben Nevis Summit Cafe Interior Development

Soild and void studies

Developed sketches for the layout of a suspended café at Ben Nevis. These sketches are exploring the rhythm and balance between solid and void areas in plan. As the structure progresses into space there is a disintegration of the building skin to expose the skeleton floating high above the cliff face. This concept is translated into plan, section and elevation, more exciting design development images to follow.

Espen Surnevik Inspiration

Cliff architecture inspiration by Espen Surnevik. Very useful precedent for remote building.

https://espensurnevik.no/Bolig