The deck was supplied by client, i built the canopy. Tarp is 30X50 ft heavy woven poly type. Half inch cold rolled defines edges and overall shape. The rebar was bent and welded in tree fashion.
Saplings are maple and oak, which bulge out the dual domes while masking the artificiality of steel.
First are three exploratory models intended to capture the essence of a bird shape. The first four models were made to explore economical construction methods and to predict the effects through software. The green tubes are schedule 40 pipe as footings bolted to existing deck used as sockets for sapplings. Next, above is a study of mechanical means to strengthen the integrity of a spiraling edge, using struts. Next, above is a bird shaped study which employs the spiral in an upward direction, more like an arch.