The Rainfly concept originated in 2012 as a submission to Urban Intervention, an ideas competition that invited designers to conceive a fresh vision of environmental, social and economic opportunities for a site at the heart of Seattle Center. Rainfly is composed of a series of adaptable shelter systems spanning the largest continuous green space in downtown Seattle.

The shelters adjust to changing weather conditions, transforming back and forth over Seattle’s epicenter for festivals, performances and sporting events. The design incorporates rainwater as an artistic urban watershed, creating energy and accessible open space for informal and unscheduled uses, regardless of weather.