Orbital

Orbital

ORBITAL

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.

Orbital
Orbital
Orbital

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
Orbital
Orbital

Orbital’s dynamic form evokes an era of rapid change and uncertainty, while also inspiring curiosity and playful interaction.


Orbital
Orbital