ORBITAL
Futureforms
FIRM
Futureforms
SIZE
0 sqft - 1000 sqft
STATUS
Built
YEAR
2021
LOCAITON
San Francisco, CA, United States
TYPE
Commercial › Office, Cultural › Pavilion Sculpture, Landscape + Planning › Urban Green Space
Orbital is a contemporary garden folly, exploring geometric and material exuberance.
It evokes organic forms found in nature, but also giant robots and futuristic space vehicles.
The structure is composed of three coiled legs that spiral towards the sky.
The exterior surface is defined by stainless steel origami skins, while the interior space is wrapped by a vortex of colorful tactile shingles.
Orbital’s dynamic form evokes an era of rapid change and uncertainty, while also inspiring curiosity and playful interaction.
