Droplet Pavilion

The pavilion explores the development of a novel hybrid façade system combining the fluid and ornate qualities of Ultra High Performance Concrete (UHPC) with the ephemeral and performative qualities of an Aluminum Composite (ACM) rainscreen system. Situated in one of the city’s oldest ravine networks, the project seeks to develop a distinct narrative thread in celebration of the area’s local heritage, highlighting the important connections with this site’s history and its natural environment. Within this region, 4 large ravines converge as three tributaries merge into the main river resulting in a series of river streams and undulating topographic conditions. The resulting rivers and creeks had a significant impact on the area’s history, representing an important source of energy for early European settlers and shaping the physical and social fabrics of the region.

https://doi.org/10.35483/ACSA.AM.108.31

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978-1-944214-26-5