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
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.
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