Scripting Space
Public Pavilion
Rome, Italy
Public Pavilion
Rome, Italy
The architecture of the Italian Baroque has presented us with many different ways in which to interpret the formal, spatial, and geometric language of 17th century architects through their execution of Baroque effects. These methods of execution were dependent on personal architectural ideology, the surrounding context, and historical precedents. Even before entering the space of a Baroque work, it is important to note the approach to the site and how the architecture presents itself publicly. This subject of approach is one of considerable importance to the design of this leisure pavilion in northern Rome, where the basis for spatial geometries and thier supporting strategies focus not only on program, but on the aisles of approach, structure, contextual circulation, and surface intervention.
In addition, the ability to analyze Baroque architecture holistically is significant; while the individual elements can sometimes seem haphazard, their overall effect is to create a coherent dialogue. Important to the design of this pavilion is a similar strategy of themed deployment, shaped by a rich urban context and inspired by the geometries of the Baroque combined with modern mathematical knowledge and computer technology.
Designed in partnership with Andrew Chardain, with input from Andrew Saunders and Jess Maetterer.
