Case Study 01_Opacity

The original concept we chose to incorporate was inspired by the temporary entrance into the Chateau de Versailles, which acts as a funnel to regulate crowd activity.  It's small tail and large throat openly engage with the exterior environment while the facade itself offers glimpses to the passer by through its slat-screen adoption.

The materials in this case-study consist of a concrete slab and footings, rubber floor matting, painted steel portal frame, laminated glass for wall and ceiling internal lining, 12mm plywood board slatted. Each glass pane and portal frame is unique and necessary to give the required effect and finish. 

Vesailles Pavilion by Explorations Architecture

Structurally it is quite simple which allows for great adaptation.  The structural timber element of the pavilion was replicated as a starting detail with experimentation in  material, angle and colour added through subsequent iterations