Typology |
Shared Architectures |
Program |
Pavilion |
Location |
UK |
Year |
2025 |
Status |
Proposal |
Budget in € |
40 000 |
Size in sqm |
20 |
Selection Process |
Competition |
Client |
Ante- Pavillion |
Team |
Pierre Escobar, Mauricio Chávez |
Antepavillion
: Living Room: A Pavilion of Domestic FragmentsOur proposal for the Antepavilion emerges from a fascination with the relationship between domesticity and the urban scale, exploring the ambiguous space between the living room and the city, and between furniture and urban fabric. Rather than designing a conventional pavilion, we have deliberately deconstructed the typology, proposing instead a collection of five objects that each carry aspects of domesticity while also engaging with the urban condition. The aim is to introduce the qualities of domestic space into this semi-public, highly urban environment, creating a structure that is both intimate and civic, familiar yet monumental.
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At the core of the project lies a strong statement on recycling and material reuse. The site itself contains a large number of existing elements, which we have carefully inventorized, allowing us to base the construction of the pavilion almost entirely on reclaimed materials. Currently, 95% of the materials used come directly from the site, ensuring a minimal environmental footprint and a deep material connection with the location. The only non-recycled components are elements such as wheels, a lamp, and screws.
The pavilion occupies a compact 3×3 meter footprint, yet it is not static. Each of its five elements remains mobile, mounted on wheels, allowing them to disperse, shift, and reconfigure in response to the rhythms of public life. Moreover, the pavilion holds the potential to evolve into independent urban furniture that can later be dispersed throughout the city.
The Five Elements:
1. The Observation Deck: A raised platform with a staircase and a bleacher, offering a new perspective on the site.
2. The Urban Daybed: A gently sloped surface, designed for rest, encounter, and informal gathering.
3. The Giant Lamp: A monumental light fixture, oscillating between a floor lamp and a streetlight bringing light to the site at night and a signal from the street and the canal.
4. The round Table: A communal surface for conversation, dining, and debate. Inspired by the domestic dining table and the civic forum.
5. The Open Library: A shelving system of books, referencing both a living room library and public book exchanges.
The Living Room functions as a machine of domesticity, with each element forming part of an integrated system. Our goal in introducing the qualities of home into the city is to foster engaging discussions and create a sense of cosiness and belonging in an urban environment where capitalism prevails.3.003.003.003.001.
