Project Description
“The Radical Materiality of Oystertecture“ reinventing the boundary –
through the innovative use of discarded oyster shells. Variations in
thickness and height of the oystertecture are driven by the sun’s direction and height. The art installation enhances the interplay between
the user, the structure, and the light. It aims to challenge traditional
notions of materiality in art and architecture, push the boundaries of
what is possible in design, construction, and sustainability, and inspire new possibilities.
Project Personnel and Beneficiaries
The structure will be displayed at Swell festival, a community art festival in Currumbin.
Outcomes to Date
The project has been accepted for the art festival. Also, the Moreton Bay Shellfish restoration organisation has agreed to be one of our sponsors.
Project Significance
The project explores new ways of creating structures that adapt to the local environment. Also new materials for temporary structures, such as oyster shells and recycled timber.