Hybrid-Flachs Pavillon

Winner
Excellent Architecture
Architecture

Details

<p>The Hybrid Flax Pavilion is located on the winding banks of the revitalized Argen River and showcases a novel wood-natural-fibre hybrid construction system as an alternative to conventional building methods. The unique hybrid system combines thin cross-laminated timber with robotically wound flax fibre bodies to create a novel, resource-efficient building structure made from regional, bio-based materials with a distinct local connection. The pavilion's gently undulating roof, together with its circular floor plan and centrally located climate garden, creates an exhibition space that seamlessly integrates into the surrounding landscape.</p>

The Jury‘s Statement

<p>The innovative combination of cross-laminated timber with robotically wound flax fibers creates a resource-efficient support system utilizing regional, biobased materials. The pavilion harmoniously integrates into its surroundings, reflecting the historical use of flax while offering a fluid space with high design ambition.</p>