Paul Archer Design

Projects

Jindal's Pavilion

A private meditation retreat with stunning play of light.

Overview

We were approached to design a unique space for meditation that would be private yet approachable. Located at the end of the client's garden, the structure has been conceived as an enclosure of four outer stone walls, one of which folds over to form the roof.

Careful attention has been paid to the structure to create a purposefully ambiguous balance dividing the exterior and interior of the building—double sliding doors allow the interior to expand out onto the courtyard space.

Project description

To emphasise the notion of balance and unity, the outer walls and roof planes do not touch at the corners, allowing the space to flow freely while ensuring the space feels enclosed.

The pavilion is intended to be versatile, with a wooden storage wall concealing a bed, curtains, and fold-down desk so that the space can be transformed into a guest bedroom or workspace. An en-suite bathroom is located to the rear of the pavilion.

Careful attention has been paid to the structure to create a purposefully ambiguous balance dividing the exterior and interior of the building—double sliding doors allow the interior to expand out onto the courtyard space.

Material design

Two layers of glazed fins in an overlapping arrangement bring privacy and a unique play of light to the property. Coated in a sandblasted mirror film on one side, the sunlight moving round throughout the day is gently diffused and dappled into the pavilion.

Materials
Lime stone clad walls

Specifications

After GIFA
25 sqm
Cost
£5,400 / sqm
Completed
2007
Contractor
Glasspace
Structural Engineer
Martin Redston Associates
Photography
Will Pryce

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