A “kaleidoscopic” design dubbed “the Light Catcher” has been revealed as the 2021 MPavilion, which will be installed in Melbourne’s Queen Victoria Gardens in November.
“The structure we imagine is a shimmering device that qualifies itself as an urban lighthouse that hosts and enlightens the cultural activities planned for the 2021 summer season in Melbourne,” said Traudy Pelzel of Map Design Studio from Venice, who was tapped to design the pavilion by the Naomi Milgrom Foundation.
“A kaleidoscopic structure that reflects and amplifies activities, people and colours. For this reason, we call it ‘The Light Catcher.’”
The 2021 MPavilion by Map Studio.
Image:
Courtesy Naomi Milgrom Foundation
The pavilion will be made from a three-dimensional steel lattice structure, which in turn supports a series of mirror-finished aluminium coated panels that reflect the light, colours and activities around it. The lattice will be supported on a series of precast concrete pillars. The distinctive U-shape of the pillars and their smooth surface mean they can also be used for seating.
The floating structure will be grounded by an organically shaped and coloured surface. A separate kiosk will be used to shelter a service cart and store loose furniture.
Map Studio was originally appointed to design the 2020 MPavilion, however, construction was delayed due to the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The 2021 MPavilion will occupy the Queen Victoria Gardens from 11 November 2021 until 20 March 2022, after which it will be gifted to the City of Melbourne and moved to a permanent location.
Source: Architecture - architectureau
