PINECONE PAVILION | AtelierSAD and MMCITÉ
Prague, Czech Republic
Text description provided by the architect. Pinecone can be anything – your gazebo in the park, shelter above sandpit or part of our outdoor classroom. It is a self-supporting dome inspired by natural patterns consists of 109 scales layered in seven tiers. Thanks to the position of the scales in each tier the gazebo feels airy and creates a comfortable microclimate with perfect acoustics. At the same time, it provides shelter from sun, wind and rain. There is circular bench placed along the periphery of the gazebo and optionally there is the possibility to mount a cover for the top dome skylight and also an ambient LED lighting.
The scales, which are made of waterproof plywood treated with resistant varnish, are fixed to the galvanized steel structure. The bottom row of scales is fixed to the steel base frame sitting on the adjustable feet which are to be placed on concrete foundations. The gazebo is easily transported and can be assembled within one day.
