Palo Pavilion

How can design help rebuild a community?

Salvacion, Leyte, Philippines
Concept Design

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.

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.

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