Inspired by the exaggerated logic of cartoon physics found in Wile E. Coyote animations, this project explores how architecture can react to its environment in expressive and adaptive ways. In these classic scenes, Wile E. Coyote’s body would morph to fit the form of any object he collided with; a playful metaphor that became the foundation for this design.
This intervention proposes an additive structure for existing low-income housing complexes in the West Valley that lack shaded and communal outdoor areas. The new form "collides" with the existing apartment building, molding itself around the architecture to create shaded zones and spaces for recreation, rest, and interaction. Through this approach, the project not only provides functional environmental improvements but also reimagines the role of architectural playfulness in enhancing everyday living.
Location : Canoga Park, California
Instructor : Cody Miner
Software : Rhinoceros, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Photoshop, Enscape
USING CARTOON PHYSICS TO CREATE A DESIGN THAT ADAPTS TO AN EXISTING ENVIRONMENT
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EXPLODED FLAT SPLAT COMPOSITION
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FLAT SPLAT CONDITION #1 longitudinal SECTION
FLAT SPLAT CONDITION #2 lONGITUDINAL SECTION
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