Venice 2008
The Flaucht pavilion is conceived as a physical and virtual intertwining of Scotland and Venice.
Inspired by the patterns characteristic of a tweed or tartan, the structure is built of wood and fabric to evoke a weaving of built elements and light,. The openness of the structure invites one inside, where the patterns of coloured light and shadow alternate with views of the surrounding Venetian piazza.
The main structural elements are simply constructed from sheets of plywood, of sustainably harvested Scottish larch. Designed to minimize waste, the frames are assemblies of full sheets of ply cut into thirds. Square panels of fabric, sourced from offcuts of fabric produced in Scotland, are then stretched over these frames and stapled. All of the components are thus lightweight and easily assembled, demountable and reusable, in whole or in part. Timber boarding will be attached to the inside face of the frames to provide runs for lighting and power. A separate timber-frame box, clad in plywood panels, sits inside the structure to provide storage for AV equipment. The box provides a surface on which to project films, and serves as a backdrop for other events.
Exhibited at the Royal Scottish Academy Annual Exhibition 2008.