sknypl designs colorful polyhedral pavilions for russian creativity week 2020

architecture firm sknypl has designed a series of colorful polyhedral pavilions to host the first ever russian festival of creative industries in gorky park, moscow. the project comprises 14 volumes that serve as thematic lecture halls, as well as meeting areas, press booths, and an information center. the goal of the design was to create a festival with memorable objects during a difficult epidemiological situation.

river view
all images courtesy of sknypl

the polyhedral pavilions by sknypl showcase a colorful appearance with a high ceiling plane, generating a bold composition that transforms the waterfront. the sloping facades allowed the events to be partially open to the public, and providing several means of egress to comply with the safety and sanitary building codes. taking into account the need for social distance, each lecture hall has been designed to accommodate a total of 60 visitors.  

the pavilions are executed in various colors and emanate a vivid glow at night, generating an otherworldly atmosphere that rejuvenates the view of gorky park. the color scheme simplifies navigation, and the transit path between the pavilions allows visitors to go through the lecture halls and easily arrive into other zones of the festival. the pavilions are arranged so that in the event of a queue there is enough space to maintain proper social distancing protocols.

the russian festival of creative industries is an event that will be held not only in moscow, but throughout russia. having that in mind, the pavilions were built of layher quick-fit scaffolding and covered with waterproof fabric, which can be easily disassembled and assembled anywhere.

night river view

project info:

name: russian creativity week 2020 pavilions
architecture office: sknypl
location: gorky park, moscow, russia

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edited by: myrto katsikopoulou | designboom