This collaborative project was an exploration of kinetic structures. The awning we designed is specifically for this type of urban building and unfolds via a crank operated next to the door when the retail space opens.

 We modeled the project in Solidworks and rendered the above image in Softimage.

Graph showing the movement of center of mass as the awning unfolds.

Diagram illustrating movement of the awning as it unfolds.

View across the square at night, awning closed.

Physical working model developed for presentation.

View from entry to building, under the awing.