Barcelona Study Trip

Section Detail for Ben Nevis Project

This detail is a hand drawn exploration for the connection of the structure to the building fabric and glazing. More to follow;

Ben Nevis_View from platform back into the internal space

The focal point of this image is the tower in the background. The rooflights allow for a clear view through the roof and beyond. 

Ben Nevis Model Development

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

Conceptual Development for a Summit Cafe

The image below reflects my first design reaction to a brief for a shelter and cafe on the North face of the Ben Nevis. The early stage concept is driven by naturally occurring cantilevers and how they function/co-exist with the forces of nature. Very abstract at the moment but detailed study to follow!