In 2012, Detour commissioned MATSYS for a pavilion that would serve as a social hub and center for their art and design festival held in Hong Kong. The resultant pavilion would have to “maximize its spatial performance while minimizing structure and material” since it was to be temporary, inexpensive, and efficient.
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At the same time, the temporary structure needed to be unique in design and appearance so that users would gravitate towards it. MATSYS used a variety of parametric programs (grasshopper, kangaroo, python, rhinoscript, lunchbox) in order to create a self-organizing system able to unravel itself to be designed and built within an impressive six weeks time.
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The Shellstar Pavilion’s design process was broken up into three parts: form-finding, surface optimization, and fabrication planning/panelization.
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Anastasia Andreieva is an accomplished Architectural Projects Editor at Arch2O, bringing a unique blend of linguistic expertise and design enthusiasm to the team. Born and raised in Ukraine, she holds a Master’s degree in Languages from Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv. Her deep passion for architecture and visual storytelling led her to transition from translation and editorial roles into the world of design media. With a keen eye for conceptual clarity and narrative structure, Anastasia curates and presents global architectural projects with precision and flair. She is particularly drawn to parametric and digital design, cultural context, and emerging voices in architecture. When I’m not analyzing the latest architectural trends, you’ll probably find me searching for hidden gems in cityscapes or appreciating the beauty of well-crafted spaces. After all, great design—like great connections—can be found in the most unexpected places. Speaking of connections, because architecture isn’t the only thing that brings people together.