Christopher James Botham: Columbia GSAPP MArch Portfolio: 2013-2016

[TECTONIC RATIONALE] The pavilion is constructed with a single detail that repeats itself throughout the built form.

A wooden mortise and tennon joint strengthened by a steel tension rod is the heart of the design. At each rod end, an open joint allows for re-tightening, and is capped off to achieve a clean appearance while also allowing access.