pavilion the Wave

Project idea

A walk through Prague's Kampa is pleasant, but what if it could also be a small adventure? Pavilion Wave offers a breathtaking passage that leads you right into its core. From there, you can either continue along the "Wave" path or step directly into the center. The core offers seating with an interactive board where information videos about Kampa and its events are projected. It can also host small conferences or art exhibitions. In short, Pavilion Wave is the ideal place for both strolling and social gathering. The main inspiration for the structure was waves. Since Kampa is an island surrounded by water along its longest sides, the pavilion is oriented in the direction of the water's flow—which is also where it gets its name. The steel structure, featuring a core clad in glossy aluminum panels and a wooden walkway, fits perfectly into the surroundings.

Project description

The pavilion is designed as a continuous path that integrates a circular core at its center. This path not only leads visitors through the core but also circulates around it, encouraging fluid movement through the structure. Located in Prague’s Kampa Park, the pavilion serves as a strategic link between two existing pedestrian routes, blending architectural form with the natural flow of the park.

Technical information

Glossy Aluminum Panels Glossy aluminum panels attached to a steel skeleton structure. The glossiness is achieved through anodizing. The side panels measure 1000 mm x 3000 mm. Steel Skeleton Structure The skeleton structure is made of galvanized steel with 100 mm x 100 mm profiles. Columns and curved beams are assembled to form a circular core. The entire core is mounted on a base structure that functions as the foundation. Inside the core, the skeleton creates a grid of profiles, providing an ideal space for hanging artworks. Wooden Walkway A wooden walkway made of impregnated planks, each 100 mm wide. The planks are attached to two beams situated on the lower steel structure. The walkway leads into the core, which features seating composed of round ottomans. From a seated or standing position, there is a view of an interactive information board located at the center of the circular core. The board measures 2000 mm x 2300 mm. Base Structure and Wave Effect The base structure, with attached columns, is made of galvanized steel with 100 mm x 100 mm profiles. Beams resting on the ground are connected by a pair of beams ("tracks") measuring 30 mm x 70 mm, upon which the walkway is laid. The columns forming the "wave" are attached to the ends of the base beams. These columns are systematically tilted at specific angles to create a special waving effect as one walks along the path. This effect flows seamlessly into the columns surrounding the core.