Seahorse Biomimicry
Seahorse Skeleton Biomimicry
The skeletal system of the seahorse consists of stacked rings of bony plates that enclose the spine and serve as protective armor. These plates can compress vertically and slide laterally, providing an effective defense mechanism against predators. Studies on the resilience and modularity of a seahorse's skeletal system are used to create an abstract physical analogue and pavilion proposal.
Located on Walnut Street Bridge in West Philadelphia.
Analysis of Seahorse Skeleton
extracting plan and elevation views of bony plate
abstraction of one skeleton ring
construction and folding of analogue module
assembly of one bony plate layer using four modules
abstracted section diagrams
Bristol Board Model
Development of Pavilion
site plan
targeted views looking over walnut street bridge
exploded view of pavilion modules
Rendered installation
interior and exterior views
Physical Model
