vaulted pavilion E4 introduces modern classroom concept for outdoor learning

Pavilion E4 merges outdoor learning with advanced technology

The Pavilion E4, or the Efficient Outdoor Educational Space, is a collaborative project led by Juan Gavilanes Veláz de Medrano and Ferrán Ventura Blanch in partnership with the University of Malaga. The goal of this project was to develop a flexible classroom concept that integrates outdoor learning with advanced technology. To achieve this, the pavilion’s design incorporates parametric techniques to support education within a university environment. Its final design resembles an organic, amoeba-like structure when seen from above, adorned with beehive-shaped technological features on the roof. Underneath this natural canopy, the space is defined by several vaults that avoid strict boundaries, allowing for an expanded functional area. These curved outlines create a dynamic spatial experience characterized by different heights and levels.

An Adaptable Educational Space Beyond Conventional Norms

Born out of the University of Malaga‘s research efforts, the Pavilion E4 serves as a flexible educational space, featuring monitoring systems to regulate climate conditions and oversee its usage. The beehive-shaped forms found on the roof extend underneath, creating a coherence between the outside and inside. Hexagonal patterns cover the curved openings, while a lighting fixture made up of small hexagonal forms brightens the pavilion during the night, providing possibilities for evening events. Designed with adaptability in mind, the Pavilion E4 serves various purposes by maintaining comfortable learning conditions and adjusting to its environment. Furthermore, its integration of Artificial Intelligence technology enhances its capabilities, facilitating innovative applications in architecture and efficient space management. Beyond being a research project, it aims to serve as a practical space for ongoing educational studies and experimentation.

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project info:

name: Pavilion E4. Efficient Outdoor Educational Space

architects: Juan Gavilanes Velaz de Medrano and Ferrán Ventura Blanch

research team:

Domínguez Muñoz, Fernando
Bandera Rubio, Juan Pedro
González Herrera, Antonio
Ortega Casanova, Joaquín
García-Manrique Ocaña, José Manuel

collaborators:
García-Parra Pomares, Daniel
Enciso Martínez, Elena
Ruiz Alaminos, Raúl
Shahdadpuri Aswani, Vishal

engineering: Elesdopa

client: Vicerrectorado de Smart Campus. Universidad de Málaga 

construction company: Lasor S.L. 
suppliers:
mortero de cal: Cumen Morteros
placas solares: Onix solar
patente estructura: Elesdopa
materiales cerámicos: La paloma