Conceived to reflect the intensity of a hyper-acceleratory force within an elastic tactile form, Wirl reinvents the balance between urban furniture and public space – its swells providing areas for seating, its stretches opportunities to recline, its voids inviting visitors to interact with a sculpture that is graceful, muscular and fluid.
Conceived to reflect the intensity of a hyper-acceleratory force within an elastic tactile form, Wirl produces moments of graceful suspension, tensioned between muscular sweeps in multiple directions – twisting, turning, curving to integrate dynamic for and functionality.
Swells provide areas for seating. Stretches furnish opportunities to recline. A generous upward sweep provides shade and encourages views through the structure onto its surrounding environment and buildings. Differentially sizes voids invite visitors to enter into and interact with a sculpture that is simultaneously rhythmic, asymmetrical, seamless and articulated – a curvaceous, improvised and inhabitable ‘suspended’ in time.
Design and realization of Wirl was driven by new developments in 3D design technology and our innate desire to test and engage with the very latest manufacturing capabilities. The result – a dialogue of complex curvilinear geometries and detailed ergonomic research – seeks to reinvent the balance between urban furniture and public space.
ZAHA HADID ARCHITECTS
Zaha Hadid with Patrik Schumacher
Woody Yao
Melodie Leung
