BamX Saugettes is a pioneering urban greening initiative commissioned by the City of Lausanne to introduce vegetation into the dense, concrete-dominated environment of Place de Saugettes. Conceived as a research demonstrator, the structure aims to create a vegetated canopy that will provide shade during summer months, addressing the challenges of integrating greenery in areas constrained by existing urban infrastructure.
Design and Srtucture
The research demonstrator is an ultra-lightweight, modular structure with a dome-like form, characterised by an interwoven pentagonal shape created through the precise arrangement of deployable components. The structure comprises 30 prefabricated deployable cylindrical modules and 5 on-site woven elements, interconnected to form a stable yet adaptable framework supporting climbing plants. This innovative design leverages its modular cylindrical typology to maximize surface area for vegetation, aiming to enhance shading and cooling effects during the summer months.
