Architecture

Pavilion

Joseph Lubangi
CIU
Democratic Republic of the Congo
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Project idea

A coastal pavilion in Girne (Kyrenia), Cyprus, inspired by the architectural language of Centre Pompidou-Metz by Shigeru Ban, exploring fluid geometry as a way of creating shelter and spatial movement beside the sea.

Project description

The pavilion uses a curvilinear form as a continuation of the sea, allowing the structure to flow naturally with the coastal landscape. The fluidity of the design represents the original attitude of the human body while moving through space, creating a dynamic relationship between architecture, movement, and environment. Through its woven timber structure and organic form, the pavilion becomes an exploration of motion, lightness, and contemporary architectural expression. The design explores the dialogue between curvilinear and rigid forms.

Technical information

Location: North Cyprus, Kyrenia. Year: 2022. Type: Landscape. The structure features a woven timber lattice system forming an undulating canopy that provides shelter while maintaining visual and spatial porosity.

Documentation

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