The Wicker Pavilion by DJA is located in the heart of Jardins de l'Europe in Annecy in France. The pavilion was designed for the Annecy Paysages landscape architecture festival -- a festival DJA is participating in for the third year in a row.
Fusing a bold geometric structure with traditional manufacturing techniques, the pavilion draws inspiration from its surrounding natural landscape and is intended as a shelter or tranquil space for park visitors. Whether seeking shade from sunlight or a spot to relax, visitors are encouraged to enter the pavilion that allows natural light in while filtering it through its geometric openings. These openings also modulate light, creating artful shadows on the surrounding grass.
The Wicker Pavilion's is crafted using a "timber grid shell structure technique and cowered with 262 traditional wicker baskets in a cone shape." The structure's timber shell is "weaved by Latvian craftsmen" while its structural support is the result of six layers of pine tree planks.
Image Credit: Eriks Bozis
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Geometric Wicker Architecture
- The trend of combining geometric structures with traditional manufacturing techniques in architecture provides opportunities for creating innovative and visually striking designs.
- Natural Light Filtration
- The trend of using geometric openings to filter and modulate natural light in architectural designs opens up opportunities for creating unique and immersive spaces.
- Timber Grid Shell Structures
- The trend of utilizing timber grid shell structures in construction allows for the creation of lightweight and sustainable building designs with structural integrity.
Where This Applies
- Architecture
- The architecture industry can explore the disruptive innovation opportunities of blending traditional manufacturing techniques with bold geometric structures to create visually stunning and environmentally friendly buildings.
- Landscape Architecture
- The landscape architecture industry can incorporate the trend of natural light filtration through geometric openings to create immersive and dynamic outdoor spaces that blend with the surrounding environment.
- Craftsmanship
- The craftsmanship industry can explore the potential of collaborating with architects to weave timber grid shell structures using traditional techniques, bringing together artistry and modern construction methods.
