melodic tubes sway in the wind, inviting pedestrians to vibrant red pavilion in mexico

the structure features a suspended red canopy over matching pavement and urban furniture with a stone-like appearance.

el EJE zeta edited by thomai tsimpou June 7, 2024 3 min

LGZ Arquitectura & Daniel Lara Ballesteros design all-red pavilion

LGZ arquitectura and Daniel Lara Ballesteros’ Prolonged Moments Pavilion was selected through an open call for urban art projects at Centrito Valle in San Pedro Garza García, México. The pavilion is envisioned as a place of respite rather than transience, offering shaded seating beneath its cover and trees. The structure features a suspended red canopy over matching pavement and urban furniture with a stone-like appearance. Hanging PVC tubes with beads sway in the wind, mimicking the sound of bamboo in riparian environments. This design ties into the theme of Centrito Valle’s streets, which are named after rivers.

melodic tubes sway in the wind, inviting pedestrians to vibrant red pavilion in mexico - 1 — all images and video by Jorge Taboada – Idea Cubica

Prolonged Moments Pavilion offers a multi-sensory experience

The design by LGZ Arquitectura frames pedestrian routes similar to the traditional red Japanese Torii gates that signify a transition in a traveler’s path. Sound artist Daniel Lara Ballesteros tuned the hanging tubes of varying lengths to different sound frequencies, providing an immersive auditory setting. The Mexican-based architectural firm incorporated aromatic plants in the landscape design, such as rosemary, jasmine, and mint, to enhance the multi-sensory experience. The structure offers shade during the day and artificial lighting at night, serving as a distinctive landmark.

melodic tubes sway in the wind, inviting pedestrians to vibrant red pavilion in mexico - 2 — the Prolonged Moments Pavilion is envisioned as a place of respite

melodic tubes sway in the wind, inviting pedestrians to vibrant red pavilion in mexico - 3 — the structure offers a shaded pause beneath its cover and trees

melodic tubes sway in the wind, inviting pedestrians to vibrant red pavilion in mexico - 4 — the design features a suspended red canopy over matching pavement

melodic tubes sway in the wind, inviting pedestrians to vibrant red pavilion in mexico - 5 — urban furniture with a stone-like appearance invites pedestrians to rest

melodious-pvc-tubes-pedestrians-red-painted-pavilion-mexico-designboom-1800-03 — aromatic plants, such as rosemary, jasmine, and mint, enhance the multi-sensory experience

melodic tubes sway in the wind, inviting pedestrians to vibrant red pavilion in mexico - 6 — PVC tubes with beads sway in the wind to mimic the sound of bamboo

melodious-pvc-tubes-pedestrians-red-painted-pavilion-mexico-designboom-1800-02 — the bamboo sounds tie into the theme of Centrito Valle’s streets, which are named after rivers

melodic tubes sway in the wind, inviting pedestrians to vibrant red pavilion in mexico - 7 — by day, the structure offers shade; by night, it provides artificial lighting

the structure serves as a landmark the project frames pedestrian routes similar to the traditional red Japanese Torii gates Daniel Lara Ballesteros tuned the hanging tubes of varying lengths to different sound frequencies Deep Listening Performance by Daniel Lara Ballesteros, Lucila Garza, and Cristy Martinez the pavilion is part of the city's urban art initiative by the Department of Culture

project info:

name: Prolonged Instants Pavilion
architect: LGZ Taller de arquitectura | @lgzarquitectura & Daniel Lara Ballesteros | @daniellaraballesteros
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photographer: Jorge Taboada | @jorgetaboada – Idea Cubica | @ideacubica

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