Architectural Folly

Through studying Peter Zumthor's Thermal Bath at Vals, I enjoyed the layering of the horizontal slabs of locally quarried Valser Quarzote. These slabs of stone are the driving inspiration of the overall design. They created a sense that the walls indefinitely continue outwards and give the allusion of a large quarry. The folly I created uses a similar layering of horizontal frames to create an outstretched feeling as well.

This architectural folly is created through a square frame repeatedly being turned and slightly altered in size after each level. I paid close attention to the simplicity of its construction as well as minimizing the amount of cutting necessary. It was also important in the design to allow for error in sizing/crowning of the wood. I chose to not include a skin in the design, as the slight spacing between the frames creates its own semipermeable barrier for the light.