I/Thee Designs Algae-Based Puddle Pavilion in Iowa Park System
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Ellen Eberhardt
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Summary
Arizona design studio I/Thee has created the Puddle Pavilion in Bondurant, Iowa, featuring unique caps made from algae-based resin that resemble splattered forms. The pavilion is part of a series installed along a local creek to enhance visitor engagement with the waterside environment. The design aims to create a 'frozen river in the sky' aesthetic while utilizing sustainable, bio-based materials.
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The pavilion is located along a local creek in Bondurant, Iowa, and was created to provide a spot for visitors to 'engage more deeply' with the waterside site
As part of a series of pavilions installed in an Iowa park system
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