'Chrystalis'- Form Follows Function

key design ideas
> wrapping
> functional
> form
> enclosure

"chrystalis" definition-
n. pl. prounced 'chry- sal- li- des'

1. A pupa, especially of a moth or butterfly enclosed in a firm case or cocoon.

2. Protected stage of development.


The image above support the suitability of using a chrystalis concept as an ideal form for 'Minima.'

Here the process of the caterpillar creating it's own enclosure, demonstrates how the caterpillar arrived at the final form of 'the chrystalis' and what dictated the outward appearance of the form; shape, size, volume + colour.


The outward appearance of cocoons vary upon the species & size of a caterpillar, as well as it's habitat.

The chrystalis, otherwise known as a cocoon, is a 'Minima' in it's own right. A rationalised representation of a caterpillar's required functions.
Those functions being-

1. An economical means of protection from the weather & predators. Built out of a hard outter surface and coloured to blend in with the surrounds.
Note- 'economical' meaning, minimal energy & time used to create it's enclosure.

2. A place to undergo the transformation process.

A case where of form follows function.

AC thoughts> the outward form of my Minima could be a 3 dimensional representation of the required functions translated combined rationalised volumnes. I coudl also possibly look at integrating the surrounding environment of our selected site, however I'm not sure whether I should do this as this Minima is suppose to be a demountable, relocatable design.
What may suit this site may not suit another site. Perhaps there are implications of making a site specific Minima.

Anyone have any thoughts or opinions on this?? Agree or disagree??