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Such glazing offers brilliant sun-drenched transparency
when closed—or in maximum aperture mode, as giant,
cooling breezeway. Either way, it’s a full sensory experience
to harness, rather than deny the elements.
Vision’s Peter Hyatt spoke with MADE architects
Colin Beanland and Michael Huynh about ideas,
technology and a pavilion as truly immersive environment.
This is such a lightweight building. How did it come
to pass?
COLIN BEANLAND: We wanted to maintain as much of
the garden as possible. The idea was to create a folded
form that provided shelter and opened up completely
during summer and closed in winter. We recognised the
importance of visual permeability which explains why
there is so much glass.
It’s such a simple, un-fussed material palette which
contrasts so much of the neighbourhood.
MICHAEL HUYNH: The inspiration was to connect with
nature so the materials we chose were raw and textural.
In terms of the form and shape we did some studies
on cross-ventilation and lighting during summer and
winter and so it was really about working with the
elements at all times of the year.
IT WAS TAKEN FROM THE IDEA
WHEN I WAS KAYAKING ON THE
COAST AT LAGOS IN PORTUGAL.
YOU GO THROUGH THESE SEA
CAVES WITH REALLY LOW CEILINGS
AND ALL OF A SUDDEN A HOLE
OPENS UP TO THE SKY. IT WAS
A BEAUTIFUL EXPERIENCE.
Michael Huynh, Architect