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Seed Cone Pavilion
Selected as one of five finalists for a temoporary
pavilion on Governor's Island.
What if we designed structures that contribute
to the natural environment, instead of depleting
it? What if we could build a temporary structure
that dissolved and left a garden in its absence?
The Seed Cone Pavilion is inspired by the cone
of the Pitch Pine Tree native to Governor’s Island.
We reconsidered the call for net zero impact and
conceived a reusable, transportable structure that
is recharged to restore indigenous plant life to any
context in which it is placed. The Pavilion’s form
easily accommodates varied programs and events
such as musical performances and educational
classes, in addition to providing simple, elegant
shelter from sun, wind, and rain. The design pays
homage to the island’s history by leaving a planted
footprint that grows, expands and blurs over time,
restoring the natural landscape, and supporting
local insects and fauna for many seasons beyond summer of 2017.
pavilion on Governor's Island.
What if we designed structures that contribute
to the natural environment, instead of depleting
it? What if we could build a temporary structure
that dissolved and left a garden in its absence?
The Seed Cone Pavilion is inspired by the cone
of the Pitch Pine Tree native to Governor’s Island.
We reconsidered the call for net zero impact and
conceived a reusable, transportable structure that
is recharged to restore indigenous plant life to any
context in which it is placed. The Pavilion’s form
easily accommodates varied programs and events
such as musical performances and educational
classes, in addition to providing simple, elegant
shelter from sun, wind, and rain. The design pays
homage to the island’s history by leaving a planted
footprint that grows, expands and blurs over time,
restoring the natural landscape, and supporting
local insects and fauna for many seasons beyond summer of 2017.
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