rain pavilion
rain pavilion
competition entry
collaborator: Yang Fei, Yizhen Wang, Shunfan Zheng, Andi Zhang, Xinyi Zhou
Located in Ya'an City, Sichuan, renowned for
its copious rainfall and historically referred to as the "Rain Screen of
Western China," this design proposal seeks to honor this local
distinction. Through the harmonious interplay of materials, architectural
intricacies, and formal elements, we endeavor to craft a one-of-a-kind auditory
encounter.
We disperse the architectural composition
into an array of diverse-sized structures, strewn across the terrain. Each of
these boxes features a main space that is buried underground. The distinctive
roof design guides rainwater into a rivulet that meanders and ultimately drips
into a tranquil pool, composing a melodious symphony.
Below ground, the pavilion's main space
comprises an assemblage of "sound galleries," interconnected by
pathways of concrete. These corridors are dimly lit, resonating with the layered
echoes of water, establishing an immersive and far-off ambiance. Conversely,
the exhibition and meditation spaces, crafted from light-transmissive,
micro-perforated acoustic panels, bask in a gentle, radiant luminosity. This
milieu imparts an expansive, serene atmosphere, evoking a sense of
transcendence.
The entirety of
the structure orchestrates a captivating journey for its occupants,
transitioning them from clamor to serenity, navigating them with the sounds
engendered by both natural rainfall and artificial waterfalls.
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