01 · Academic · Studio

In Between Folds

A rehabilitation center for the red-headed woodpecker, and a model-heavy study of the delicate balance between nature and built form.
Category
Academic · Studio
Location
Ithaca, NY
Year
Sep – Dec 2023
Role
Design 50% · Model-making 70%
Advisor
Leslie Lok & David Costanza
HabitatModel-makingTimberEcology

Constructed from wood planks, acrylic, and metal wire, the handcrafted models translate the project's core concepts into physical, spatial, and material conditions, emphasizing the interplay between organic forms and structured space.

Overview

Beyond function, the design creates an immersive habitat that mimics the woodpecker's natural environment. Large folding planks generate pecking and resting spaces, giving the birds the room they need for recovery and renewal.

Concept model of the folded rehabilitation centre on its site.
Concept model of the folded rehabilitation centre on its site.
Folded-facade study with north and east sections.
Folded-facade study with north and east sections.
Physical model studies of the mesh canopy and timber structure.
Physical model studies of the mesh canopy and timber structure.