Textures on the Tacoma Tideflats share a multitude of stories – including insight into life cycles, changes over time, and specific moments – and are shown at a variety of scales and origins. The soft sediments of tidal mudflats can mark the exact point where a bird found a tasty snack or they can show the consistent rhythms of water rising and falling on the shoreline. Metals oxidize and show a lifetime exposed to the elements. Freshly cut lumber is piled in large organized masses giving a glimpse into the amount of product that is processed and used. Mosaics made up of scrapped cars and metals show how material is processed to be used once again.
Site Immersion as Generative Design Process