Urban Public Mini Structure

 

Welcome Center Concept

 

Site

The pavilion #1 is situated at a crucial point of the JinHua Architecture Park.

Not only is it the first pavilion of the collective 17. It is also overlooks at a

significant bend of the river bank. It therefore marks the turning point in

the overall direction and perception while entering or leaving the park.

This privileged position is stressed by the unspecified use associated with the mini structure.

 

Principles

So the pavilion #1 is conceived as an opening gesture of the entire park. So

the principle function should be a look out and point of vista in order to perceive

the surroundings, its dimension and as many pavilions within it as possible.

Above that it may be understood as an entrance marker in order to ensure orientation.

It may work as a meeting point for guided tours or special groups.

 

Exterior use

Obviously the opportunity to get a panoramic view is promise enough to climb

to the roof terrace. The specific lay out of the flight of stairs is not only designed

to be tempting gesture to reach the roof but also as a form to supplement for furniture.

A school class could use the stairs for a group picture or visitors could sit on them while

studying maps or event lists of the park.

 

Typology

Pavilion #1 creates a curiosity challenge. The facade reveals enough of the inside

to raise a question, but not enough to give definite answers. It is more a translucent

sculpture than self explaining building. The maximum challenge will be addressed

through visitors walking on the roof of the pavilion. This privilege of view will be a

magnet of attention.

 

Exposure

The monolithic facade with its shimmering interior should be on an open plane, where

visitors could encircle it. Like the Kaaba in Mecca it should be an object which rests in

itself but enough energy to encircle it in different distances. Therefore a relocation onto

the plaza would consequently provide the proper setting for this "gem. With this specific

translocation also the two adjacent plazas will be differentiated.

 

 

Team: Simone Meier / Sergio Suarez / Till Schweizer