Green Pavilion_Restaurant

The most important element and the inspiration for this project is the location itself, with extremely high-quality existing vegetation, which is densely distributed throughout the plot and gradually diluted out toward the eastern edge. The idea of the new Pavilion / Restaurant is to construct a space by mapping the area of high-quality trees and to define the remaining territory for construction. By raising this "cut" green territory in the air the space “below” is created. The basic formal and functional element and a seasonal regulator of light is so-called “vegetative” canopy that has been formed along the entire roof edge.

Open atrium spaces which let the light enter all parts of the building and provide visual and physical connections with the natural environment are created to enhance transparency in the area around the trees. The large entrance atrium is the main entrance Plaza, a meeting place, an open terrace and a main entrance to all building spaces. Two main restaurants (canteen and a’la carte) are located next to two main building atriums. The canteen space is oriented to the Forest Park and the sliding doors enable its expansion to the outside environment. 

Accommodation units with ten apartments inspired by small temporary buildings and greenhouses that have always been present throughout the campus, were designed as freestanding volumes raised on the roof for privacy. Zones with different plants which also serve educational purposes were formed around the apartments, on the roof surface.