Output details

Modernism and the Pavilion

Research Questions

How to develop temporary structures for architectural briefs and contexts that achieve a dialogue between an open and flexibly defined programme and a compelling architectural experience?

How to use readily available low-cost materials to form a reliable and innovative construction system that can be quickly constructed and later demounted for re-use with minimal waste?

How a dialogue between the cultures of a host and an exhibiting country can be given physical manifestation to enable a contextual architectural design proposition to be made from a generic construction system, even where site specifics are unknown?

Methodology

The research methodology consisted of architectural drawings (freehand and computer) across several architectural scales. A high degree of model-making (physical and computer) was also utilised to investigate their spatial qualities. The ideas were subject to a rigorous review process within the architectural office, and in presentations to clients, where the work is discussed in relation to each project’s aims and objectives and broader context architectural thought.

Dissemination

The pavilions have featured in a number of national and international architectural journals, trade publications and national newspapers. They have also been widely disseminated through numerous websites, presented in public lectures given by Timothy Ingleby and separately at ‘Salon’ nights at the Royal Scottish Academy.

Esteem

• Venice Biennale Pavilion– Commendation, Open Design Competition (2008)

• Kolkata Book Fair Pavilion – Winner, Open Design Competition (2008)

• Venice Biennale – Selected Entry at RSA Open Exhibition (2008)

• Kolkata Book Fair Pavilion – Invited Exhibit at RSA Annual Exhibition (2009)

• Kolkata Book Fair Pavilion – Exhibited at The Lighthouse, Glasgow (2009)

• Kolkata Book Fair Pavilion – Main Exhibit at Scottish Parliament for launch of ‘Scotland and Kolkata Connections’ programme (2009)