CHARLOTTESVILLE MUSIC PAVILION

Project Info

The music pavillion is at an intersection of different urban fabrics. Rehabbed nineteeth-century industrial buildings, a freeway and recent office developments all surround this park.

An arch spans the site at a 30-degree angle to the mall axis, creating its own strong presence. The roof system serves seasonal uses from May to September, and is demounted for storage during the colder months.

While conceive as a warm weather venue, the site is accessible throughout the year. For this reason, we chose to give this pavilion a permanent identity. When the roof membrane is removed, the site is activated by another set of programs and functions as an urban park. The arch thus performs on several levels: urban, architectural, and structural.