DRIZZLE GRID
Rain-Friendly Public Space Activator
City of Vancouver Competition
In collaboration with: Lindsay Duthie
Fall 2019
Rainy Vancouver. Many tolerate it; few embrace it. This intervention aims to capture the whimsical feeling of playing freely in the rain the way a child does, acting as both a destination for play and a moment of refuge. This functional sculpture encourages engagement and active participation through the celebration of rain; letting go under the leaky canopy.
Consisting of three modular components (block, post & panel), the installation is a freestanding kit-of-parts that can be dismantled and re-assembled virtually anywhere. The self-stabilizing space frame pins together large translucent panels that collect and direct water down to trickle through rain features.
- The Site -
A beautiful Space - Underused
Treated as more of a pit stop than a full destination for Vancouverites, Leg in Boot Square is situated on The Seawall: Vancouver’s most beloved piece of public infrastructure.
Was a prime canidate for our temporary installation; self advertising to passers by, can provide respite in the rain for cyclists and walkers, host foo trucks & other Pop-Up vendors, as well as serve as the ideal destination for young children eager to splash around on a typical rainy Vancouver day.
The Leaky Canopy- A Precipiphillic Public Space
ELEMENTS
PUDDLE POD
The puddle pod is a shallow pool that collects water and encourages splash play.
WATER GARDEN
The water garden stores and filters rainwater, acting as a bioswale.
RAIN CHAINS
The rain chains carry the water from the top of the canopy to the ground plane with playful elements.
