duo-purpose exhibition pavilion

 

most of the time, the end of an exhibition is accompanied by big construction waste. in response to that, atelier alter architects has been invited to design a pavilion that can change its function after the exhibition concludes. within this context, the architects opted for a structure that can be disassembled and moved to another place, taking a different usage. therefore, the final composition takes shape as a concrete structure made of individual parts that satisfy the display requirements, as well as those of an outdoor rest pavilion.undulating exhibition pavilion can be reassembled to fulfill another function
the platform can serve as a lounge seat

all imeages by atelier alter architects

 

 

an inverted sculpture forming a wavy interior

 

redefining the ‘exhibit-space,’ the design team sought to break the traditional model of a sculpture being seen and contextualized in space: sculptures are endowed with the properties of the space accommodating, protecting, and supporting them. in this case, the architects opted for an inverted sculpture made of undulating layers, inviting viewers to enter in and explore, stimulating their tactile senses.

 

the final form was obtained through careful deliberation. the folded skin was distributed across the entire surface, which met the needs of exhibition materials visible at the height of the average person; a platform for placing promotional materials was formed at seat-level, which can serve as a platform in the future, and for outdoor seating. moreover, the cantilevered roof can also block sunlight outdoors, providing a pleasant environment for passers-by.  undulating exhibition pavilion can be reassembled to fulfill another function
viewed from the interior

 

for this project, the architects selected materials that include dry-hanging weather-resistant GRC (glass-fiber reinforced concrete ) and an internal steel frame, which was treated with anti-rust treatment. ‘today, when resources are cherished due to recognition of the impacts of pollution and scarcity, we aim for social responsibility in design by reusing exhibition facilities after the exhibition in which they are used concludes – in the future, the main body of the exhibition will be disassembled and re-installed in different outdoor environments, so that, whether it is in the exhibition space or becomes part of a residential space, commercial space, or leisure space, it can endure and continue to add value to the human landscape.’

undulating exhibition pavilion can be reassembled to fulfill another function
usage scenarios

undulating exhibition pavilion can be reassembled to fulfill other functions
high-ceilinged roofs block out sunlight

undulating exhibition pavilion can be reassembled to fulfill other functions

 

 

 

undulating exhibition pavilion can be reassembled to fulfill other functions
the exhibition shows the scene

undulating exhibition pavilion can be reassembled to fulfill other functions
model effects

 

 

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reusing
reusing
different forms of use
different forms of use
scale
scale
concept generation
concept generation

project info:

 

name: duo-purposed exhibition pavilion
architects: atelier alter architects 

curator: MEFine

principals in charge: xiaojun bu, yingfan zhang 

design team: anping li, xinchen yang, jinghan he, jia li 

FF&E: atelier global

manufacturer: guangzhou style arts co., ltd. 

structural engineer: hao shu, zhenglin ning

inteior designer: jianming ying, yaokai mo

area: 24 sqm 

material: GRC, steel frame

 

 

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edited by: christina petridou | designboom