Site plan

Next to Surrey's Central Station, a primary spot within the Downtown, the pavilion "emerges" on the corner of two main roads, being visible from several points of view: from the Central Station and the skytrain, the Civic Plaza, the top of the Kwantlen Polytechnic University building... The way the elements of the pavilion are geometrically placed invites pedestrians to approach the pavilion and walk through it. As the lighting effect produced by the disk sculptures impregnates the surrounding urban space, it becomes an attractive spotlight and a soul warming atmosphere for everyone in the city.

Floorplan

The composition of the arches functions as a barrier-free, inclusive space for everyone. A sequence of ambience spaces in between the arches lets the spectator to cross by and experience the playful reflections and refractions of the sunlight passing through the permeable arch sculptures.

West Elevation

Positioned strategically, the artwork infuses the surrounding urban environment with brightness and vitality. Designed to captivate passers-by, it elevates the area into a visually stimulating experience. This intervention creates a dynamic focal point, enriching the architectural landscape with vibrant hues. Additionally, it enhances the neighbouring building's façade, adding a playful yet sophisticated touch of color.

East Elevation

The main element of the composition, the bigger arch, can be recognized from any perspective and it establishes a hierarchy withing the composition. The rest of the arches accompany it and interact in a human size scale with the pedestrians.

View from City Parkway Street

Resting, observing, reading, contemplating, sharing a moment with a friend, meeting your partner... anytime during the day.

Eye level view

The vertical planes of the different arches overlap when looking the pavilion from the front sides, creating a see-through visual effect that enhances social interaction.

Inside the pavilion

When entering the interstitial passages between the arches, people can perceive the refracted view of the surroundings through the skin of the arch.

View from the parking lot

It can be easily reached from the Civic Plaza and buildings nearby. As the flux of people passing by the spot.

Construction and structure

The pavilion is built with steel arches (assembled by smaller steel elements fixed by bolted joints). The structure is then finished by reflective stainless steel panels. The external coloured layer of the arches is made of orange Plexiglass, fixed with anchors screwed on the surface of the loadbearing structure. The pavement on the ground is created by using reflective stainless steel planks, embedded on a base of eco-friendly, sustainable cork flooring, poured on top of a gravel bed.