The Pavilion at Utica Junction
WINNERS
FIRST PLACE WINNER
MOHAMED ELGENDY, CAIRO, EGYPT
The project aims to encourage community engagement through multiple means as it meant to develop a proper community space that can be utilized for formal and informal events and gatherings throughout the year whether they are celebratory, market oriented, otherwise, It also aims to connect the site visually to the surrounding historically structures
There are three elements that defines the project "the plaza, the ramp, and the indoor pavilion".
The plaza is a rectangular shaped space consists of series of small terraces that can be used as sitting spaces for the crowd, and it is ordered by a grid of thin pillars that is used for lighting.
The ramp surrounds the plaza creating a monumental wall that can be used as a place for local artists to exhibit there work it also separates the pavilion from the residential neighborhoods reducing the amount of noise during the event times, the highest point of the ramp is 26 feet from the ground level allowing the visitors to connect visually to the surrounding historically structures.
The indoor pavilion is facing the plaza and is being used as a space for conferences and indoor exhibitions and events, the roof of the pavilion is connected to the ramp and it is stepped back to the ground level creating a place for community to sit and interact
The project is proposed to be constructed on three phases, the first phase is creating the plaza "A place for people to gather an celebrate", the second phase is creating the ramp "A place to connect community to the city history", the final phase is creating the indoor pavilion "A place for art and exhibitions"
SECOND PLACE WINNER
LAURA RODRIQUEZ, JOEL ZINCONE, MANAR ISMAIL, AND AMAL AMINE, SOUTHFIELD, MICHIGAN, USA
THE LINK
A PROJECT FOR COMMUNITY CONNECTIVITY
The city of Roseville has a rich history of connectivity and community. From its conception during which the area's first post office was established, to the wooden plank toll road that linked Detroit to Mount Clemons, this city was established and built around the notion of connectivity, and it is this concept with which we link yesterday's heritage, to the community that resides there today. "The Link Pavilion" is a series of interventions to the city's downtown area which aims to foster community development thru the use of art, digital technology, historical references, and interactive experiences. This pavilion will act as the catalyst to bring the community together to encourage a creative economy and will be the platform for local & regional artists to reach the Roseville community and beyond.
THIRD PLACE WINNER
VIKTORIA NYERGES, BUDAPEST, HUNGARY
Roseville’s Pavilion is a new central venue of downtown Roseville which provides a unique experience for the locals and gives possibilities to conduct exhibitions and events. It is a public space where visitors can also relax and enjoy the ambience. The elements of the square create the special feeling and enrich the environment together.
The design concept is the interaction of the pavements, the vegetation, the organic benches, presence of the water and the pavilion which generates an innovative, futuristic unit.
The pavilion is located in the center of the organically designed square. There are two ways to get to the pavilion: following the Utica Road from the Evangel Church or from the art studio which is located next to the crossroads.
Approaching from the Art Studio the visitors are lead to the pavilion by the pavement and the organic concrete benches. The change in the pavement materials separate the space and the flat fountain enriches the square simultaneously which serves as a spectacle and a cooling element during the summer. The presence of plants and the water provides a pleasant feeling and improve the general wellbeing of the visitors.
The shell of the pavilion is made of a holey concrete structure which functions as a shade and space divider. It embraces the building dynamically like abstract petals and determines the area of the pavilion.
The pavilion is an open structure and it has two main entrances and can be walked around. While walking at one side the visitors can view the seasonal art exhibitions and can get information about other local events. At the other side there is a catering service unit where they can get coffee, ice cream, snacks, drinks, foods according to the nature of the current event. The visitors of the pavilion can purchase foods and drinks in the shop to-go even there is no ongoing event.
With its attractive appearance the place gives a new creative impulse to the location and makes the urban texture more colorful, more unique.
