Simon Roderick, Manuel Ponce, Subin Hong

Expanding on the concepts developed in the Equilibrium Model, the Shade House translates the visual tension
between balance and instability into a conceptual spatial structure. Whereas the earlier model focused on
abstract equilibrium, this iteration applies those principles to the context of a shaded enclosure. The design
invites viewers to consider how it stands, maintains balance, and achieves stability.
The wooden base acts as both the structural foundation and a defining spatial element. Holes punctuate the
platform, allowing wooden sticks to extend upward and outward in varying directions. This upward expansion
creates a layered, porous form that blurs the boundary between enclosure and openness. As light passes through
the base and the wooden sticks, it produces a delicate play of shadows that shift throughout the day,
transforming the Shade House into a living, temporal experience.
The Shade House examines equilibrium as both a physical and perceptual state. Stability results from
placement, proportion, and balance rather than visible supports. The project turns an abstract study of
non-equilibrium into a theoretical architectural proposal, creating an environment that uses light, gravity,
and perception to redefine spatial balance.