TEA CULTURE

The tea culture is entwined within our life as an act of the hospitality that unite us together  or even the thing that led us to war like the Boston tea party Or the colonization in Indian and Sri Lanka for the tea plantation, enslaving people The colonization has stop but the exploitation and the deforestation are not. The forest area are decreasing. The amount of biodiversity is going down. The climate has becoming more unstable. The tea plantation itself is rely on the stable climate and they are in risk

SUITABLE TEA FARM

Based on altitude and climate criteria, suitable areas for tea plantation were identified, with the majority located in Chiang Rai, Thailand. After sorting by plantation size, Singha Farm emerged as the largest, followed closely by Chang. Given considerations of worker exploitation based on income and debt, Singha Farm was chosen for further examination.

FORM GIVING

The phyllotactic spiral, a pattern observed in nature in structures such as sunflowers, artichokes, and cacti. This formula mimics the growth patterns of flowers and plants. From this pattern, I extracted two distinct shapes and utilized them as the foundational design elements for my outpost. 

FUNCTION

The outpost serves multiple interconnected functions, mirroring both the terrace farming associated with tea plantations and the soil depletion from monoculture practices. These concepts are visually represented on the outpost's floor surface. Central to the outpost is a tea table linked to the outpost's water system, which regulates humidity for seed germination and provides sustenance for insects beneath the panel. 

Motion and mechanism

I have developed prototypes showcasing the panel's shape, specifically designed to test the curling mechanism based on the phyllotactic pattern. These models illustrate how the mechanism operates, demonstrating the curling up of the petal-like structures.

WAY OF COMMUNICATING

To combat monoculture, the outpost aims to raise awareness and educate individuals about its detrimental effects. A pivotal step in rejuvenating biodiversity involves hatching insects and germinating seeds. This process will be initiated within the outpost and subsequently replicated across different locations. Within the outpost, its functions are symbiotic: a central tea table is seamlessly integrated with the water system, maintaining optimal humidity for seed germination while simultaneously nourishing the insects located beneath the panel.

USING THE PAVILION

During the first week, the primary focus will be on constructing and assembling the outpost. By the second week, seeds will commence germination while insects begin to hatch. To amplify visibility and interest, periodic mist releases will be conducted. Weeks four and five will be bustling with activities such as tea house events, plant trading, and more. The climax of the outpost's activities occurs in week six, marked by a deliberate infestation strategy: the outpost will release a dense mist while simultaneously releasing the accumulated insects from the panel.