The Art Fund
Pavilion investigates the tradition of small scale architectural
infrastructures and exploits the dualities of invention and frivolity;
specificity and generality; modularity and customisation; permanence and
temporality that reside in the species.
The striking
coloured structure conceals a robust, adaptable and visually recessive building
envelope of stained plywood panels and simple glazed openings. The colouring
follows a green spectrum facing the heavily wooded banks of the Basingstoke
Canal and an earth spectrum to reflect the built fabric of Woking’s urban core
to the south.
The optical
effect of this structural camouflage foregrounds the pavilion and confirms it
as the event focus of the courtyard during the summer season.
The modular
design ensures ease of fabrication, transport, assembly, disassembly, storage
and repair or replacement of elements as may be needed.
The pavilion has
been designed to adapt to exhibition, presentation and festive scenarios. It
can be optimized for each of the specific scenarios across the range of indoor,
sheltered outdoor and unsheltered outdoor spaces. Or, all three activities can
occur either simultaneously or during the course of a single event. The
pavilion can be adapted to informal or structured events and exhibitions as
required.
The range of spatial and shelter conditions can
support a broad range of community and curatorial events. The Art Fund Pavilion
complements the infrastructure of the Lightbox Gallery to sustain both the
visual and performing arts.