'wild (x)ing' by the olin studio
all images courtesy the olin studio


american architectural firm the olin studio has been selected as one
of the five finalists for a next generation wildlife crossing at west vail pass,
colorado in the united states. the competition is intended to solve
the problem of ensuring safe travel for humans and wildlife.

'wild (x)ing' is based around the shape of a rhomboid, as it offers
structural strength, dynamic flexibility and efficient modular
patterning.





the innovative use of the toroid, as a framework for the diagrid
superstructure and habitat module offers adaptability to any wildlife
crossing, using a universal geometry to generate the system's form.
it will accommodate growth and change of the transportation
infrastructure network, allowing highways to be increased in width
and corresponding crossings to be enlarged, reduced or removed for
re-use at any given time.





the doubly curving shape of the diagrid structure resembles and reinforces
existing corridor conditions, supports a mosiac of habitat modules
and creates a divisible geometry which can be segmented into a set
of identical structural components.






site plan



exploded view



section view