The idea for the the pod’s shape sparked when seen the graphic representation of the sound wave. Dependent of various frequencies the wave vectors are rising and dipping along the time axis. By joining and simplifying the sinusoidal planes we foresee a series of triangles and taken into the third dimension we end up with the cones.
The cone is perfect a shape from the structural point of view as we decided to design the pod which can be assembled and dismantle without use of any tools. The base is 13 feet in diameter with an apex of 20 feet when built in full. In some situations where we are limited in height the pod can be half built leaving the frustum just below 10 feet. The separation between two options is a ventilation ring providing sufficient provision of fresh air allowing the occupants to remain comfortable with the door closed for up to an hour.
Project Team: Wojciech Dziubek & Maciej Wierzbinski, Saatchi & Saatchi
Status: Competition Entry
Location: London, GB
