jesus torres garcia architectes: non program pavilion

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jesus torres garcia architectes: non program pavilion

Jan 29, 2013

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'non program pavilion' by jesus torres garcia architectes, salobreña, spain
image © jesus torres garcia
all images courtesy of jesus torres garcia architectes

'how to build in a natural landscape?'

the phrase, based on the late niemeyer's approach to design, drove the entire concept behind the 'non program pavilion' in the extraordinary mediterranean
terrain of southern spain. designed by paris-based spanish practice jesus torres garcia architectes, the project is considered as the result of two important factors:
the relationship between the form and landscape, and the connection of the structure to the ground. the gentle curving footprint sprouted in response to the
natural contours of the land, as the entire structure is supported by an anvil-like foundation that embeds itself into the ground in only one point, minimizing
the impact on the ground. all the elements that make up the space and the construction are conceived as an extension of the natural context, rather than
an intervention. the wrapping large glass facade reflects the surrounding views lending to a perceived transparency from afar, at night the interior activities
glow through the space to the external world. the concrete shear wall and roof system benefit from passive thermal mass heating that can be very effective in
the hot climate, while the reflective window helps to control solar gain.

as the pavilion itself has no predetermined program, part of the challenge was to design a space that would accommodate almost any activity and size of group.
complete with a small office, the generally rounded square shape of the main room can easily be used for school excursions, meetings, concerts, exhibitions or
nearly any other function, while the building itself exists as an educational tool exhibiting the integrated sustainable features in contemporary design.

video © jesus torres garcia architectes

wood and glass envelope
image © jesus torres garcia

fluid wall forms
image © jesus torres garcia

voids embedded into the outer envelope as natural shading
image © jesus torres garcia

glass facade reflects sun while offering views
image © jesus torres garcia

structure disappears in the environment
image © jesus torres garcia

image © jesus torres garcia

adaptation of the exterior skin throughout the day
image © jesus torres garcia

vertical wooden planks wrap the side of the structure
image © jesus torres garcia

image © jesus torres garcia

(left) reflected landscape
(right) entry
image © jesus torres garcia

entry sequence
image © jesus torres garcia

concrete shear walls define the spaces and circulation
image © jesus torres garcia

image © jesus torres garcia

panoramic view of the exterior
image © jesus torres garcia

image © jesus torres garcia

interior glows at night
image © jesus torres garcia

site plan

floor plan / level 0

floor plan / detail

section

structural diagram / porosity

ventilation diagram

acoustical diagram

sketch

project info:

team: jesús torres garcía, architect . laura gonzález romero, architect . alba márquez cañas, student . juan diego guarderas garcía · quantity surveyor
area: 263 m2
budget: 283.000 euros
photography: jesús torres garcía.

danny db

01.29.13

nicely done…… “More is less. Less is more.”
to give one pause
TATA….. things as they are
there are few here that have stopped me as this did
thank you
http://www.paedra.com

Paedra says:

Jan 30, 2013

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Such an amazing project, ¡enhorabuena! Love the way the building gets integrated into its surrounding and only appears at night: very inspiring!

asdevargas says:

Jan 30, 2013

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It’s beautiful, but I don’t understand the choice of wood.
In such a dry locale the wood will deteriorate very very quickly and cracking if not bending.
Even if it has a clear finish. Clear stains simply do not protect against ultra violet light and low humidity.
Maybe a better material could have been found.

james Martin says:

Feb 04, 2013

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