Palo Pavilion
How can design help rebuild a community?
Salvacion, Leyte, Philippines
Concept Design
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The Palo Pavilion recreates a beloved public recreation facility that was destroyed by Hurricane Haiyan in 2013. The gymnasium is equipped with public seating, storage, bathrooms, lockers, and an elevated stage for public performances. Both a public gathering space and an athletic facility, the Pavilion incorporates physical activity into community members’ daily routines.
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WHOLE BUILDING SUSTAINABILITY
The Pavilion’s roof, which resembles an animal shell, is made up of a network of modular steel and wood beams that are strategically placed in concert with one another to direct drainage and capture storm-water. The alternating curvature of the supporting beams creates windows that allow natural light to enter. These windows look outward toward the landscape, creating a dialogue between the pavilion, the landscape, and the community.
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INTEGRATING THE BUILDING INTO THE COMMUNITY
The alternating curvature of the supporting beams creates windows that allow natural light to enter and look outward toward the landscape, creating a dialogue between the pavilion, the landscape, and the community.
- SIZE: 13,500 SQF
- PROJECT TEAM: Carlos Arnaiz, Alex Tseng