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My company is honored to present this pavilion for the intelligent organic garden on the campus of Florida Polytechnic University. Thank you for trusting us to design this space. We have envisioned a place that, at your request, will provide a creative and innovative respite from the structure of the surrounding buildings by blending into nature. It will be used by gardeners for protection from rain and sun, and will have storage space for supplies. It will also be a space for relaxation, small meetings and socializing. Nestled at the edge of a carefully planted smart garden, an exceptionally transparent envelope sits beneath a floating aluminum roof, which overlooks outdoor lounge spaces on either side. Its lightly lit oak wood soffit lends a welcoming warmth to the interior, while full-height glazing slims the building's volume.The pavilion is an architectural building near the intelligent organic garden with a primary function of being a resting place. The goal of this space is to promote a better connection between the university, and its surrounding environment. It is therefore vital to design a space which incorporates the features of the site, and acts as a beacon for the students. It will be installed on the side of the road, right next to the garden, in the grass field as shown in this 3d rendering of an aerial view of the campus.
The main inspiration for the design of this architectural space came from the work of Norman Foster. Foster is an award-winning architect known for his ability to tailor a space perfectly to its location. Foster’s work is especially important because he has designed arguably the most beautiful Apple Park in Cupertino, California, and the McLaren Technology Center in Woking, UK. The pavilion will also embody the environmental priorities of the university itself. Through the use of recycled materials and solar panels, the pavilion will generate its own power. Finally, the pavilion will also be open to the public. This means that the pavilion must be designed to serve as a space for students, faculty, and visitors. In fact, this pavilion is ideal for welcoming visitors, making presentations in small groups, etc.
Concrete and glass are the two main materials used for the construction of the pavilion. These two materials offer a lot of flexibility and allow the creation of an object that harmonizes with nature. The building has a rectangular shape with curves for a good concentration of solar energy. The roof will be covered with solar panels in order to sustain the energy needed for the kitchen and lights inside. Plants will be placed in front of the pavilion to protect it from the tornado's impact. The building will be opened on two sides, offering a nice view on the garden.
The pavilion will be located in a place that has been partially developed, is not really visited and could be opened to the students. It will be a breath of fresh air in the campus, as the garden will be a great way to relax and reflect for the students. The pavilion will be placed on the side of the intelligent garden, parallel to the Applied Research Center building, therefore inviting students to come over in the evening if they come from the ARC building. It will face towards the lake as it brings the sun in the back of the pavilion at noon, making the place not too bright on sunny days. The pavilion will be 15 by 8 meters in size. It will be surrounded by a patio and an outdoor work area, as well as a seating area inside. The pavilion’s will feature a small kitchen, a storage shelf, a couch, and multiple tables and chairs. There will also be a sink in the kitchen, right behind the bar, allowing students to stop by on hot days. Finally, the outside area will feature multiple benches. The goal is for the pavilion to serve as a place where students can sit with friends, enjoy some food, talk with others, and relax. The pavilion will also provide a preview of the expansion of the campus. It will serve as a beacon of the future.
The pavilion will be able to host up to 10 people. This capacity of people is due to the fact that there will be 2 spaces. One inside and one outside. The one inside will be used for studying and doing homework or studying in group with the possibility of taking a café or a drink. The second space will be an outside one which will offers all the comfort of the first one except the possibility to work. The outdoor space will be covered by the roof for people who want to stay outside and enjoy Florida’s weather without being exposed to the sun. A small kitchen with a bar will be located inside to the porch for preparing food and making coffees or mocktails.
The pavilion will also have a shelf on which to store the tools needed for the daily maintenance. The shelf will be located right next to the kitchen, inside the porch. This will give a real use to this pavilion (besides being a place of leisure): to store the different tools, but also other objects like food, TV remote, etc.
In the present day, the world is being permanently changed. Current architectural trends challenge previous perceptions of space and identity. Buildings are no longer looked at as isolated entities but rather spaces designed by architects for a specific group of users. The pavilion is a concrete and glass structure that will embody the most progressive trends in architecture today. The building will incorporate environmental concerns through the use of energy-efficient light fixtures in addition to solar panels to harness energy from the sun; sustainable materials such as wood, steel, or recycled plastic; and natural lighting sources throughout all spaces within it. The pavilion will serve as an outdoor hang-out area for students sitting outside in groups or alone on different benches or different tables with their laptops. This outdoor hang-out space is also ideal for gatherings and presentations with friends inside the pavilion itself. The flexibility of this building allows it to be adapted to multiple uses without losing its form or purpose. Finally, although designed to represent a future expansion of Florida Polytechnic University, this pavilion can be used by anyone interested in it by participating in its design process. This means that students, faculty members, as well as other citizens can provide ideas on how this project might be improved while encouraging them to visit the construction site during its construction phase.