Ben Loeliger

The observation posts attempt to connect two extremes of landscape, the mountain crest and valley stream, by taking a single form and placing half of it in each location, while catering to the conditions of each site.

Left: 3D printed model of the whole form
Top: view from observation tower
Bottom: view from observation deck

For this project, I used 3D modeling software Rhinoceros and Grasshopper to find the most efficient use of masonry as a material for large structures.  I was inspired by the hanging structural models of Antoni Gaudi and attempted to digitally replicate his process.