kevin erickson + allison warren: rope pavilion

'rope pavilion' by kevin erickson + allison warren, winnipeg, canada
all images courtesy kevin erickson + allison warren


new york-based kevin erickson + allison warren have designed the 'rope pavilion', one of five winning proposals for
the warming huts competition to be constructed this january along the assiniboine credit union river trail in winnipeg, canada.
placed upon the ice, the temporary structure will provide shelter from harsh winter winds for transient visitors and ice skaters.
the dome-like form is supported with a birch wood framework which has a notched profile to hold the strands of wrapped
manila rope in place. the shapes undulating skin gently lifts from the ground plane to create the pavilion's entry.

slight perforations between the striated exterior allows light to penetrate into the interior while the material's
inherent texture adds warmth to the internal atmosphere. inside, stools made from a bundle of large gauge ropes which
has been secured with an outer ring are placed around the perimeter. overhead, an open oculus introduces daylight
while the shape naturally retains heat.



outward view from seating within the pavilion



model



site plan



floor plan / level 0



section



elevation



(left) pavilion seating formed with rope
(right) detail of wrapped rope facade