In this phase of material integration, the Nitinol-based panel is applied to a generic facade in order to experiment with scale, orientation, and general placement. The facade operates in an "on - off" manner, applying or removing electricity from the Nitinol wire which actuates movement across the facade. During the off phase, the panels appear flat and unprovoked. When electricity is applied in the on phase, the wire returns to a preconfigured form and causes the panel to fold and encroach on its center. This movement manipulates the facade in all dimensions, bringing 3D qualities to the surfaces.
The initial concept was to apply the system to lightweight aluminum sheets to emphasize deformation of metals. However, it may be more economical and visually lighter to form the panels using tensile structures such as fabrics. The panels are suspended in front of the facade like a screen and balanced by a counterweight to promote two-dimensional translation.
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