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Kaleidoscope - a seaside hotel

The purpose of this project is to maximize the benefits of the seaside location of the hotel. The glass passageways enable guests to view the sea, in its ever-changing state, from the moment they arrive. The appearance of the hotel is susceptible to natural variables. It is a self-driven kaleidoscope operating on the passing of time.
The glass passage in the heart of the hotel is designed to act as an architectural kaleidoscope focused on the movement of the sky. Throughout the day it provides different views. Just like a hand spins a toy kaleidoscope, giving unknown, highly intricate results, here, the passing of time spins the sky creating unexpected, complex views framed by the building.

There are 4 design variables contributing to the outcome: time of the day (the design changes its qualities through 
the course of 24 hours), time of the year (the appearance of the sky is dependent on the seasons), wind speed (how quickly to sky in view changes relies on the velocity of the wind), cloudiness (the amount and type of clouds dictates how 
intricate the sky becomes). The variables are dependent on eachother, creating complex, everchanging results.
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