Caddice Hut

2018 Warm hut design project

Design Specification

Soft spheres of wool evoke warmth and comfort when embraced, much like the secure cocoon they form. Our structures mirror these woolen orbs, cloaked in diverse layers of materials. Within these walls, the play of light strips, ensconced in a "woolen" embrace by glass bricks, paints a captivating scene. Simultaneously, the outside world unfolds like a fairy tale of snow through the crystal-clear glass, offering a glimpse within the grand sphere of a giant crystal ball.

An illuminated dome-shaped structure made of tan bricks, situated outdoors at night, with a dark sky and distant hills in the background.

Igloo

  • Durable and resistant to strong winds,

  • Ice, being a poor conductor of heat, provides effective insulation,

  • Minimizes indoor and outdoor air convection, offering insulation benefits.

Four different 3D modeled spherical architectural structures, each with unique frameworks and designs, aligned horizontally.

Support Frame

Structure Analysis

LED Light Strip

Glass Bricks Spherical Structure

Overall Architecture

A circular glass building on snowy ground near icy water, with snow-covered trees casting shadows.

Plan View

Technical drawing of a circular object with dimensions and radius measurements

Section View 1

Architectural floor plan of a circular staircase with labeled radii measurements.
Technical drawing of a geodesic dome structure with measurements labeled, viewed from above.

Section View 2

Material Analysis

Close-up view of a brick wall with glossy bricks and dark mortar joints.

Glass Bricks

  • Exhibits excellent transparency and selective perspective

  • Promotes energy efficiency and environmental sustainability, with flexible and versatile applications

  • Possesses high compressive strength and robust impact resistance

Site-plan

Design Details

Vertical view

A coiled LED light strip plugged into an electrical outlet.

LED Light Strip

  • Adaptable and versatile in design

  • Operates on low voltage, ensuring high safety performance

  • Promotes energy conservation, longevity, and durability

Top view of a circular glass and metal structure with wooden planks crossing over it, resembling a skylight or roof support.
Architectural model of a spherical building with wooden beams and glass windows.

Elevation View 1

Structural Details

Technical drawing of a curved metal strip with measurements: 80mm length, 50mm height, 550mm overall length, and a hole with a diameter of 15mm near one end.
Diagram showing the assembly of a metal part with two cylindrical rods inserted into a rectangular base with a hole.
A digital rendering of a geodesic dome structure with wooden beams and glass panels.

Elevation View 2

A futuristic building with a spherical glass structure and wooden exterior, situated in a snowy landscape with snow-covered trees casting shadows.