The floating pavilion on the Drava River
PROPOSAL CONCEPTION
The pavilion is designed as a small stage for smaller events and shows, with seats on two opposite sides with a view to the inside. At the same time the pavilion is designed also as a relaxation site, offering views of the river and the historic city center-people can sit on the seats in different directions looking the river water or talking together recline on the vertical beams and handrail or staying near the glass parapet.
The construction of the pavilion is mainly made from wood varnished in dark brown and orange color. The color of the deck and horizontal beams of the pergola resemble the color of existing buildings in the area in orange-yellow.
The floating pavilion on the Drava River contrast the blue-green color of the river water and ensure a better connection between the elevated Lent riverbank and the river and invites the people closer to the river.
The pavilion is mounted onto a floating pontoons cubes with excellent buoyancy, 50x50x40 cm in size, made of highly resistant high density PE with very good UV resistance.
А stainless steel frame is used for supporting structure.
A removable 250 cm width platform is allowing access from the pavilion to the riverbank.
LED stripe is dug in to bottom of each horizontal wooden beam of the pergola. The LED stripes are powered by special solar panels mounted on the south site of the beams and illuminate the pavilion at night.
Phase: International Architecture Competition