# Eucalyptus Wood Curved Pavilions Unknown Works Creates the Armadillo Pavilion in London By Amy Duong | Published 2024-06-21 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/armadillo-pavilion References: [dezeen](https://www.dezeen.com/2024/06/21/unknown-works-the-armadillo-pavilion-clt/) & [unknown.works](https://www.unknown.works/studio)  Architecture studio [Unknown Works](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Circular-pavilion-design) created the Armadillo Pavilion, which is a half-crescent structure that is made from stepped timber arches. It is currently on show as a part of the London Festival of Architecture located at Trinity Buoy Wharf. It is made from 42 [prefabricated cross-laminated timber panels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hybrid-flax-pavilion) that are crafted fro eucalyptus timber -- this is meant to be durable and water-repellent. Director at Unknown Works, Ben Hayes speaks about the design to Dezeen, noting "We set out to sculpt new typologies from this material, crafting innovative CLT forms and pioneering [demountable fixing systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/off-the-shelf). We are also interested in testing novel structural and geometric forms that can be made from CLT. Working with the team, we decided on a series of interconnected modular arch structures that are fully demountable." Image Credit: Henry Woide ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.4/10 - Popularity: 48% | Activity: 58% | Freshness: 25% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Sustainable Timber Construction:** The use of eucalyptus timber in the Armadillo Pavilion highlights the push towards environmentally-friendly and water-repellent building materials. - **Modular Architectural Designs:** Interconnected modular arch structures represent a growing trend in creating flexible and demountable architectural solutions. - **Innovative CLT Forms:** Crafting new typologies and geometric forms from cross-laminated timber showcases the trend of leveraging CLT's structural capabilities in unique ways. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Architecture:** The architecture industry is exploring new material possibilities with cross-laminated timber to construct durable and aesthetically pleasing structures. - **Sustainable Construction:** Sustainable construction emphasizes the importance of using eco-friendly materials like eucalyptus timber to create long-lasting and water-resistant buildings. - **Prefabrication:** Prefabrication techniques are being enhanced to include innovative materials and designs, as seen in the development of the Armadillo Pavilion's prefabricated panels. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Community Hub Timber Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/craft-not-carbon.md) - [Reconfigurable Timber Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arkhive.md) - [A-Frame Timber Wooden Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dalston-pavilion.md) - [Artful Wooden Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/orchid-pavilion.md) - [Hidden Garden Timber Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a-room-around-a-tree.md) - [Black Timber Structural Pyramids](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kwaee.md) - [Timber Forest Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bolster-pavilion.md) - [Community Timber Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/exeter-road-pavilion.md) - [Circular Pavilion Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Circular-pavilion-design.md)