Voodoo Cave Pavilion
A user-centered spacial design project
Overview
Project
This schematic streetcar pavilion connects users to Voodoo’s organic origins, its overlooked beauty, and its roots in the natural world. As users walk through an immersive cave, the space will challenge their perceptions of voodoo as a dark and evil taboo through abstracted shadow and light projections inspired by voodoo traditions.
Question
How might a streetcar pavilion provide comfort, accessibility, and entertainment for streetcar users and visitors, enticing them to use it as a primary source of transportation?
Impact
Project was selected for Tulane Design Showcase Award 🏆
Programming Analysis
Ergonomics
How can I arrange the circulation and seating within the pavilion to best support the streetcar entrance and exit?
Site Positioning
How can I use the sundial and orientation of the streetcar to provide shelter from the elements while creating sun projections into the cave?
Cultural Experience
How can I use symbols of ancient voodoo tales to cultivate an engaging experience throughout the cave?
Project Development
Iterating models between clay and Rhino
Digital Drawings
Renderings
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