V Pavilion for Kettal
2024
The V Pavilion project is based on the idea of creating a dialogue between
different environments: the interior and exterior of architecture. The gentle connection between people and the environment through
constructive elements, a free floor and the importance of light. The pavilion is designed to be subtly linked to the main building and the
outdoor area at the same time.
V Pavilion is inspired by 1950s American modernism, which summarized a more industrial trend of thought based on new and innovative building
technologies and on Functionalism, emphasizing open-plan, multifunctional
spaces that are flexible and easily adapted and modified for any lifestyle or
environment.
The structure consists of aluminium porticoes every two meters down the long side that support cantilevered insulating canopy while providing
modularity of construction. The side columns frame and filter the view of
the garden. The open areas between the columns can be assembled with
various facings: glass, louvres to adjust the light, curtains, solid stoneware
panels, cupboards, cooker, fireplace... to furnish a space that is customized
to the client’s specifications.
Another notable feature of V Pavilion is the use of climate-sensitive
technology. Its siting in natural settings reminds us of the need for
eco-friendly design: durable materials with low CO2 emissions, solar panels
to ensure energy self-sufficiency, a heat-insulating canopy and a 75%
recycled aluminium structure that can be easily disassembled and reused
elsewhere in a different environment. The bioclimatic ceiling provides
overhead ventilation.
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Info: kettal.com
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