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Chinatown Pavilion
Date: 10.2022
ARCH2130 Ang Li
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The Chinatown pavilion is an installation serving as both a public restroom and rest stop for those in the community.
The structure has an outer ring housing the public restrooms, which then circulates towards the open center area rest stop accessible to all.
The translucent flowing material used for the roof provides shelter from rain and other weather conditions.
The wood framing throughout the entire structure was inspired by fundamental designs seen in Japanese temples, specifically the courtyards.
When designing the rest stop space in the center of the pavilion, it was important to document people using the surrounding context space together as a group or individually over a period of time.
The circulation of varied groups of people throughout the area showed a repeated pattern; people typically gathered around in a circle away from the edges of the site to feel a sense of privacy from the busy neighborhood.
