Having designs running parallel and tangent to each other, Peli Peli Katy’s concept is similar to The Tree of Life. Because of the abundance of natural light and having storefront exposed on all three sides of the restaurant, the idea was the have the tenants dine under a pavilion that extended from interior to exterior. Opposite of having the trunk be exposed found in Peli Peli Austin, the trunk is a void or a shaft of light found in an oculus at the top and middle of the canopy. From the oculus, the ribbed canopy will drape down on a radial grid. The 2x4 laminated plywood ribs are all similar, will be cut on a jig and will be suspended from the existing structure above. As the curved ribs flatten out, they will elongate from the center oculus until it hits the exterior and turns into a metal canopy superimposed with the same pattern. Interlaced between each of the ribs is 5/6” twisted polypropylene rope that ties the radial ribs together to create a porous canopy. LED lights will be installed on the laminated plywood ribs as well as drape through and around the structure.