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2023
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Sansusī Forest Food Court
- Susėja, Latvia • Collaboration with Liam Martin
- The modular food court is a glowing beacon for hungry festival goers, and an efficient
- and comfortable space for food vendors. It remains materially and spatially
- connected with the forest it sits in, with an adaptable layout designed to ensure
- no trees are impacted by the structure. The designc onsiders the efficacy of
- construction while maximising the interior usable space. The structure is
- composed of lightweight modular wooden frames that aggregate into individual
- units, and can be constructed on or offsite by a small team of people. It is enclosed
- with breathable wooden slats, which allow air and light in. When the food
- court is not in use, the benches can be stored inside the units to preserve their
- longevity. The modular design allows for easy assembly and disassembly,
- allowing materials to be upcycled effectively throughout their use-span.
- As the needs of the festival change over time the food court can expand or move.
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- Awarded 2nd Prize by Buildner