Nestled in the confluence of modernity and tradition lies the Silhouette Serenity Pavilion, the design impulse that embraces the dualities of design—simplicity with complexity, the ancient with the avant-garde. It stands as a testament to the harmonious blend of these elements, offering a sanctuary where light and shadow play in tranquil balance.

Project site

At the corner facing the South East of Civic Plaza, the goal is to draw attention from pedestrian traffic and improve the vibrancy of the street.

People looking at each other

As one journeys through the pavilion, the experience transcends mere passage. The interplay of the sun's shifting angles throughout the day alters the ambiance within this hallowed walkway, crafting a living canvas where time paints with light and shade. The pavilion's array of translucent acrylic tubes forms a layered curtain, offering glimpses of life from either side—a dance of silhouettes that captures the ephemeral nature of human connection.

Positioned as a visual and experiential link between the vibrancy of a nearby library, and university, and the bustle of the central station, the Silhouette Serenity Pavilion is a magnet for contemplative observers and social media aficionados alike. It stands not just as an object of architecture, but as an interactive experience, one that encourages passersby to engage with the structure, with each other, and with the moment.

The overarching canopy, a diaphanous veil of white polycarbonate plastic sheet, diffuses daylight to bathe the interior in a soft, warm glow, ensuring the space within is free from the stark contrasts of direct sunlight, while also being able to withstand different weather conditions.

Steel columns and thick acrylic sheet

Crafted from a refined selection of materials—wood for its timeless grace, 25mm white round steel rod and plastic for its modern versatility, and acrylic for its delicate translucence.

nodes & rods

The pavilion presents an easy-to-assemble structure, thanks to 3D-printed nodes that interlock the tube components with elegant precision.

The Silhouette Serenity Pavilion is more than a structure: it is an interlude between destinations, a place where one can pause and reflect, and a medium through which the boundaries of traditional and contemporary, visibility and obscurity, are explored and appreciated.