Invisible Studio envisioned an exhibition pavilion which will later be repurposed as an outdoor classroom.
The structure boasts a rectangular shape and a semi-transparent facade. At night time, when the pavilion is lit-up, the corrugated fiberglass gives off a nice glow. Dubbed 'Urban Room,' Invisible Studio's concept was built by students at the University of Reading, in collaboration with Xylotek Advanced Timber Structures, as well as engineering firm Corbett and Tasker.
The exhibition pavilion appears to be lightweight and its construction is rather affordable. The designers focused on creating a user-friendly structure that will allow some form of flexibility. Urban Room will serve as the place where the architecture school will host its end-of-year show and a series of artist residencies. Later, the exhibition pavilion will be transferred to a primary school to be utilized as an outdoor classroom.
Photo Credits: Jim Stephenson
Why This Trend Is Growing
- Affordable Exhibition Pavilions
- The use of affordable materials and flexible design in exhibition pavilions allows for repurposing and cost-effective solutions.
- Sustainable Architecture
- The incorporation of eco-friendly materials and energy-efficient lighting in architecture contributes to sustainable design principles.
- Collaborative Construction
- Partnerships between architectural design firms, engineering firms, and educational institutions foster collaborative construction projects.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Architecture
- The architecture industry can explore innovative ways to create affordable and sustainable exhibition pavilions with flexible designs.
- Education
- The education industry can benefit from the repurposing of exhibition pavilions as outdoor classrooms for enhanced learning experiences.
- Engineering
- Engineering firms can provide expertise in constructing lightweight and cost-effective exhibition pavilions using advanced timber structures.
