Pavilion Design

Project idea

A pavilion design embodying a visual and dynamic dialogue between architecture and nature, inspired by the movement of wind and the fluidity of water, forming an organic canopy that follows an undulating path mimicking the surrounding garden topography.

Project description

The design features tiered wooden panels forming an organic canopy inspired by a manta ray form. It is a celebration of fluidity where boundaries between indoors and outdoors dissolve, and lines flow to create a unique gathering space. The structural composition uses tiered wooden panels that follow the surrounding garden topography, creating a roof that is not just functional but a statement of organic architecture.

Technical information

The pavilion utilizes a Timber Ribbed System created through Digital Fabrication. Each unique rib is CNC-milled from Glulam timber to precisely match the parametric 3D model. Ribs are assembled on-site using a kit-of-parts approach with custom steel connectors. The structure is clad with flexible timber laths that follow the organic curvature, ensuring structural integrity and a fluid aesthetic. Materials include 3D printing, MDF laser cut, laminated timber or CNC-milled structural timber. Decking platforms use composite wood or natural hardwood (teak, cedar) with different finishes for tiered levels. Seating/raised podiums use formwork for concrete with a painted or render finish, topped with composite or wood capping. Surrounding landscape includes lawn, grass, and paving slabs.