MAURICE MARTEL ARCHITECTE
PAVILION A
A TRIBUTE TO MODERN ARCHITECTURE
Inspired by Philip Johnson’s Glass House and the Ben Rose House
from the movie Ferris Bueller’s Day Off, Pavilion A is a tribute to
modern architecture. Welcoming a four-season swimming pool,
this glass pavilion was designed as a veritable oasis in the heart
of a garden. During the long Quebec winters, the space allows to
breaststrokes in the swimming pool, relax in the spa, read under a
tropical plant, or do yoga while contemplating the snowy nature. In
summer, the pavilion opens onto a long wooden terrace thanks to
the large picture windows on one of the facades.
Located outside the glass pavilion, the metal structure gives
the roof the impression of floating. The black exterior structure
contrasts with the clear and bright interior. The glass walls let in
plenty of natural light and the skylights installed on the ceiling
maximize the supply of overhead light while protecting from
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