Sintala Pavilion
What could leisure pavilions intimately tied to the local habitat look like?
Pico de Loro, Philippines
Schematic Design
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CAZA created a network of public pavilions at Hamilo Coast, a beachside community two hours south of Manila.
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The Sintala Pavilions were commissioned by residents to act as an anchor for the newly-developed residential village located near the site. They are a social center and shared amenity for the beachfront community.
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Sprinkled throughout the foothills of the Laguna mountains and edge of Papaya Cove, the Sintala Pavilions respond to and activate the natural landscape they are situated in. The beehive-shaped pavilions are constructed with bamboo rods and connected with a steel and concrete framework. This gives them a naturalistic and organic appearance while also solidifying their permanence within their respective habitats.
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The pavilions will house a variety of leisurely events—the mountain pavilions will host a variety of solitary exercises such as yoga and meditation workshops, while the beachfront pavilions will be used for larger social gatherings and feature a bar, locker rooms, and a communal seating area.
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- PROJECT TEAM: Carlos Arnaiz, Laura del Pino
- RENDERING: Nightnurse images, Zurich / New York