Cadí is an innovative timber gridshell designed to serve as a vibrant hub for local youth activities in the Pyrenean town of Alp.

Crafted as a pseudo-geodesic marvel, Cadí boasts a construction comprising three layers of slender birch plywood. This unique design not only imparts robust stiffness to the structure but also ensures remarkable lightweight characteristics. The inherent geodesic configuration simplifies fabrication along a single axis and streamlines the assembly process.

Secured firmly to the ground by detachable steel foundations, the pavilion is engineered to endure the rigors of the harsh winter climate prevalent in La Cerdanya. Known for its copious snowfall and strong winds, this region demands structures of exceptional resilience, making Cadí an indispensable asset to the community.

Cadí

Team Gerard Bertomeu, Enrique Soriano, Pep Tornabell, Marc Serra

Client Alp TownHall

Student Team Aneeta Patil, Srushti Mahajan, Deniz Arslan, Carla Villarreal, Diksha Garg, Ellie Galata, Julien Robinet, Khaled Sadeden, Leonardo Geremia, Mauricio Diaz, Michael Rauch, Sharyn Henao, Jinfeng WuYi-Hsiang Lee, Po-An Hsieh

Fabrication Sumeplast, Laserpenta

PhotoCredit Andrés Flajszer

Date 19/06/2022

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