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One of the winning projects at this year’s Winter Station is NOVA, an installation designed by a group of architect students from The Metropolitan University (TMU), including Jake Levy, Emily Lensin, Luca Castellan, Nathaniel Barry, Sabeeh Mobashar and Mikayla Burmania.
Nova represents a star that crashed on top of the lifeguard station and illuminates Woodbine Beach at night. Designed to highlight TMU’s winter stations from the past decade, the project is inspired by the origami, materiality and form of Snowcone, Lithoform and S’Winter Station.
The project also introduced 3D printing, textile canopies and steel pipe connections to create a “resonant” pavilion. Additionally, the Star Pavilion encourages users to interact with their surroundings, while the lifeguard station allows them to enjoy panoramic views of the beach.
“The enthusiastic students are excited to introduce 3D printing, modular and prefabricated structures to NOVA and create a star that will protect the occupants from strong winds and snow gusts on the beach,” said Levy.
“It’s incredible to be a part of Winter Station’s 10th year. TMU’s lasting legacy in this competition is vital. Over the past six months, students have had the opportunity to explore new materials and fabrication methods, We are grateful to the University, the Department of Architectural Sciences, the dedicated staff, professors, and the Winter Station community for their unwavering support.”
Winter Stations was launched in 2014 by RAW Design, Ferris + Associates and Curio. To celebrate its 10th anniversary, this year’s theme for Winter Stations is “Resonance,” which challenges designers to embark on a journey to reinvent and reimagine cherished fixtures of Winter Stations’ history.
Selected winners realize their visions with support from Toronto-based manufacturing group Anex Works. NOVA, along with other public art installations, will be on display from now until the end of March and can be found at Woodbine Beach, Woodbine Park, Kew Gardens and Ivan Forest Gardens.
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