Inspiration for the Pavilion Project was nature, and the four elements, fire, water, air earth. I wanted to create something that would allow a user to appreciate the space, and elements, in a way that did not interfere with the surroundings. I did not want it to be the focal point of the location. The location is the focal point. The structure should not interfere or distract from the environment. The pavilion should enhance ones ability to appreciate the environment and elements there within.
The location of this pavilion is on a volcanic island (may be inactive). This could handle several hundred people to be coming through. The benches are at a height to comfortably sit on, but not complicated enough to become obtrusive to the scene.
When walking along the arc over the water, you will be able to hear and smell the water. From the arc you will also be able to feel and smell the air and breeze.
This pavilion is intended to be a rich space to indulge your senses. Touching the sand and earth, tasting and smelling the salty air, hearing the waves, birds, feeling the warmth of the sun, or coolness of the water, and seeing the beauty all around.
This is like a pavilion along a recreational trail, you can be walking or running along and pause to meditate. You could meet friends to have a picnic or enjoy the warmth of the bon fire on the beach. This will serve as a community space that celebrates the space.
Software used: 3DS Max
Image 1: From above, front
This structure complements the space it occupies. The base that extends over the water would be of a near clear or nearly translucent heavy blue material. The benches on the arc over the water and under the pavilion itself are mirroring each other and of the same material and color. The pavilion itself speaks to cloud and sand, earth and air. The center on the beach houses a fire pit with benches surrounding that mirror each other. It is understood that the terrain will shift, ebb and flow over time as beach and sand is not fixed.
Image 2: From the front side angle perspective
Nearer to the beach you can see how the structure flows within and into the beach and continues seamlessly over the water. The pavilion provides shade and some protection from any elements, but is intended to do so minimally. This structure flows out of the sand to provide haven for visitors.
Image 3: View approaching from the beach
This is what one might see as they approach on foot. The pavilion itself unobtrusively rises from the sand to provide cover for those seeking shade and respite near a fire on the beach.
Image 4: View from the water
View from the water looking toward the beach. Here you can see the shape of the pavilion and how it resembles clouds as it exists.
Image 5: View from the ring, toward the fire pit
The view one might see when on the ring as they look toward the fire pit with the water to their right. Still on the beach side of the ring.
Image 6: View from behind, afar
The pavilion is open, creating an arc of its own. From behind you can see through and to the horizon.
Image 7: View from behind, close
On the approach from the back, you can see that you could approach the rearmost bench from behind the structure and walk under to enjoy a rest on the bench and observe those enjoying a fire.
Image 8: View from above
From above, you can see the overall shape of the structure. The fire pit reveals itself as the heart and hearth of the space.
Image 9: View from front, afar
This island, once volcanic is a serene place to appreciate the uniqueness of the planet we call home.
Sarah Tillman 