Veil of Light: Swimming Through the Fog is a dynamic roof set over the existing aquatic center. The form embodies what’s considered to be the oldest stroke, the breastroke. From this form, two layers of Translucent ETFE membrane are placed; one inside the structure as insulation and the other over the structure for waterproofing. Together, they create a perfectly diffused light, soaking the space in a perfect haze. This embodies the blue ridge mountains eastern Tennessee. By combining site-specific spatial dynamics with its function as a aquatic center, the updated roof creates a new vision for the Tennessee’s campus, becoming a beacon of light for the future of aquatic life for the university.
This project was completed in ARCH 557: Structural Principles under Prof. Kristen Pitts.