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Diffuse Dock

PrizeHonorable Mention in Landscape Architecture / Installations & structures
Firm LocationAustin, United States
CompanyMiró Rivera Architects
Lead ArchitectMiró Rivera Architects
Design TeamJuan Miró, FAIA; Miguel Rivera, FAIA; Matthew Sturich; Nick Steshyn

Emerging from Lake Austin, the Diffuse Dock features two boat slips beneath a curving canopy of perforated stainless-steel panels. The form—a framework of ribs spanned by a thin, perforated surface—was inspired by the organic structure of seashells, whose curves and distortions serve to strengthen and stiffen the shells. Fourteen steel ribs support perforated stainless-steel panels that vary in openness to balance light, ventilation, and strength. The shimmering dock reflects and refracts its surroundings; its tone and texture change with the quality of the surrounding water, light, and air.