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The restoration effort of the De Anza Cove Park seeks to enhance the atmosphere of a ‘vacation destination.’ An aspect of this undertaking is the rejuvenation of the existing community pavilion to cater to an expanded program.
By definition, a pavilion is a place for gathering and recreation, and in a vacation location, the structure needs to cater to a festive use during daylight and evening hours. In response, the design utilizes glass walls to make transparent the division between the interior and exterior and animate the gathering place during the night. With this redefinition of the perceived envelope, the pavilion transforms from the existing sealed box into a focal point of the park with multiple functions.
A fireplace that punctures an exterior wall and serves the interior hall and exterior patio enhances this idea of blurring the building walls - And as is typical of MOA designs, the sensitivity of materials and the use of environmental advantages for natural light and ventilation help the client to reduce construction and O&M costs while maintaining the desired aesthetic.
Schematic Renderings and Site Plan
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Computer Study Model
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Updated: August 15, 2006
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