Jindal’s Pavilion
JINDAL’S PAVILION
Paul Archer Design
ARCHITECTS
Paul Archer Design
CATEGORY
Houses
PHOTOGRAPHS
Will Pryce
LOCATION
London, United Kingdom
Text description provided by architect.
This new structure, at the end of a long garden, is a flexible design solution for a complex that required a quiet space for meditation, work, and accommodation for guests of the main house.
Operating within the constraints of permitted development for a garden shed, Paul Archer Design divides the building evenly between interior and exterior enclosures.
The walls of the pavilion are deliberately ambiguous, separated from the deck plane by large areas of glass, while the side facing the house is cleverly cut into a series of mirrored glass plates illuminated by sunlight from behind.
Inside, views are restricted to the confines of the sanctuary, editing the suburban landscape ,while two sliding doors allow the space to flow seamlessly into the courtyard. A wooden storage wall incorporates numerous functions, including a folding desk and bed, transforming the use of the pavilion depending on the piece of furniture that is unfolded.
