The client wished a solution to enjoy their waterfront in all
seasons, that varies from a windy and cold winter’s
environment, to the heat of summer.
The pavilion consists of a large ‘floating’ canopy suspended
above a glass and stone ‘box’, placed upon an urban shore
along the St. Mary’s River. The pavilion’s materiality reflects
that of the residence adjacent, the landscape and the
waterside location.
The high canopy was placed so that it
provides needed protection from the sun, but also at a care-
fully established height to minimize the impact of its structure
on the views to the other shore. The ‘glass box’ below
contains glazed panels that recess into the structure and
can be exchanged for a screen door assembly dependent
on the weather conditions.
The pavilion has been used to host a winter’s evening snow
and ice party, as well as cocktails on a summer’s afternoon,
all with aplomb and elegance.
