intersecting bamboo segments form umbrella-like pavilion by MUFU ARCHLAB in china

this circular composition of 60 interconnected sectors achieves equilibrium through an outward incline dictated by gravity.

MUFU ARCHLAB edited by thomai tsimpou December 2, 2024 2 min

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MUFU ARCHLAB crafts umbrella-like structure with bamboo

Nestled at the entrance of Compass Village in Lin’an District, Hangzhou, China, the Compass Bamboo Pavilion, designed by Hu Zhenhang, lead architect at MUFU ARCHLAB, in collaboration with Zhang Liyuan and Zhu Kele, stands as an architectural landmark that brings traditional elements into the present.

The structure of the pavilion is a symphony of geometry and natural materiality. Bamboo segments intersect to create a single sector, which is then replicated and connected in a circular formation, resulting in an umbrella-like shape. This circular composition of 60 interconnected sectors achieves equilibrium through an outward incline dictated by gravity.

intersecting bamboo segments form umbrella-like pavilion by MUFU ARCHLAB in china - 1 — images courtesy of MUFU ARCHLAB

Compass Bamboo Pavilion features semicircular bench

Serving as a leisure space for villagers and visitors, the pavilion by the MUFU ARCHLAB design and research institution showcases an innovative bottom-up design approach that redefines the use of bamboo in contemporary construction. Standing five meters tall with a diameter of ten meters, the Compass Bamboo Pavilion is simultaneously a feat of engineering and a visual delight. Under its canopy, a semicircular bamboo bench—crafted with the same structural principles—offers visitors a serene spot to relax and enjoy the mountain views.

intersecting bamboo segments form umbrella-like pavilion by MUFU ARCHLAB in china - 2 — MUFU ARCHLAB brings traditional elements into the present through the Compass Bamboo Pavilion

intersecting bamboo segments form umbrella-like pavilion by MUFU ARCHLAB in china - 3 — the structure of the pavilion is a symphony of geometry and natural materiality

intersecting bamboo segments form umbrella-like pavilion by MUFU ARCHLAB in china - 4 — sixteen bamboo segments intersect to create a single sector

intersecting bamboo segments form umbrella-like pavilion by MUFU ARCHLAB in china - 5 — nestled at the entrance of Compass Village in Lin’an District, Hangzhou

project info:

name: Compass Bamboo Pavilion

architecture: MUFU ARCHLAB

location: Compass Village, Lin’an District, Hangzhou, China

lead architect: Hu Zhenhang
collaborators: Zhang Liyuan (Zhejiang South Architectural Design Institute), Zhu Kele

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