ILLUSORY, WINTER STATIONS
Using the inherent atmospheric characteristics of the Beach neighbouhood in Toronto, this project seeks to create an engaging social space in the winter. The Illusory is constructed of a series of 2" x 12" wooden panels. These panels enclose the lifeguard stand while using it as an anchor to help secure the entire structure. Twenty panels wrap around the centre on each side, descending at 5" increments. The tallest panel stands at 9' and the shortest down to 2'. They are connected to a base frame which is anchored to the sand and buried underground. The five tallest panels on each side have additional stabilizers running through the top connected to panels attached to the lifeguard stand. A chrome vinyl wrap finishes the surface of each panel to achieve maximum reflectivity, creating the appearance of a mirror and blending the structure with its surroundings when gazed at from a distance.
Media Coverage
DesignLines, Toronto Life, Now Magazine, Toronto Sun, Indie88, Toronto Star, CBC, Azure BlogTO, Globe and Mail, GoodHood, Toronto.com
Project Team
Design Team: Cole Swanson, Eliot Callaghan, Marcin Kedzior, Jenessa Atkinson, Aaron Bavle, Jason Carreiro, Gabriela Merka-Derez, Kimberly Michelle Czornodolskyj, Karun Ramani, Trish Roque, Roxanne Van Dam, Qiao Wang
Project initiated by Cole Swanson. Building led by Eliot Callaghan and Cole Swanson