The Non-human Barrier aims to blur the line of what is traditionally thought of as a barrier. Instead of a wall or a fence, our design creates a barrier using density and layers, working with the idea of creating a space that makes human access both difficult and uncomfortable, whilst still allowing for plants and animals to live and thrive.
Our inspiration for the concept came from, among other things, dense jungles, warfare tactics, and hostile architecture. The shape and design of the tripod modules were largely inspired by the nomad architecture of Sami “Goahti” huts, as well as biomimicry design, drawing inspiration from things such as pangolin scales and the Egyptian Lotus Flower.
Our final design uses overlapping wooded tripod modules to create the barrier. The tripod modules come in three different sizes, and are anchored to the ground using concrete feet, friction and decomposing wooden legs. Together they create a dense maze of wood that appeals to human curiosity, whilst at the same time making access and interaction as difficult as possible.
