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Water Features and Holographic Displays in a Circular Space for Exploration and Reflection

Authors:
Marcela Zielińska, Klaudia Towarnicka, Magda Małyga
Water Features and Holographic Displays in a Circular Space for Exploration and Reflection
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Incorporating water features and holographic displays, the pavilion's circular design promotes exploration and reflection within a mountainous landscape.
5 key facts about this project
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Integrates movable modules to enhance user interaction.
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Features a sloped pathway leading to a panoramic window.
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Utilizes natural light with strategically placed skylights.
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Incorporates water features flowing from the roof.
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Includes holographic displays for educational engagement.

The Pavilion of Humanity is located in a mountainous area, designed to explore the deep connections between people and nature. The space functions as a public gathering site, focusing on interaction, exploration, and contemplation. The overall concept centers on the "Path of Variability," which reflects the modern human tendency to change and adapt surroundings while recognizing the importance of the natural world.

Conceptual Framework

The design captures the idea that humans have a strong desire to alter their environments, a drive that comes with both ambition and a need for humility. The pavilion’s structure follows the principles of the golden ratio. This mathematical approach helps create a circular form, providing a sense of balance and harmony within its spaces.

Spatial Interaction and Modularity

A key element of the pavilion is its use of movable modules, encouraging adaptability in how visitors experience the space. Users can rearrange rooms based on their needs, promoting personal exploration. This design strategy enhances engagement and shows how curiosity and discovery are vital to the overall experience.

Natural Light and Landscape Integration

Natural light significantly shapes the pavilion's interior environment. Narrow passages and well-placed skylights draw light into the building, guiding visitors as they move through the space. Water features that flow from the skylights into the floor gutters create a strong link between the pavilion and its natural surroundings, enriching the sensory experience.

Technology and Reflection

Incorporating holographic displays, the pavilion educates visitors about its core themes, including humanity, egoism, greed, and imperiousness. These technological elements encourage deeper thinking about the ideas presented. As visitors walk through the structure, they reach a sloped pathway that leads to a panoramic window. This window frames a view of the urban landscape, inviting reflection on the relationship between built environments and the natural world.

A quiet space for rest includes cavities in the walls that offer glimpses of the mountains outside. This design invites contemplation, allowing visitors to connect comfortably with both the architecture and the beauty of the natural setting.

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