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Desert Pavilion
An open-air exhibition space situated in the Mojave, utilizing vast geometric overhangs to manipulate shadow and light over the course of the day.
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Challenge
Extreme heat and blinding sunlight made standard gallery framing impossible without massive HVAC loads.
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Approach
By studying the solar path, we designed an asymmetrical cantilever roof that provides total shade to the artwork while remaining entirely open to the wind.
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Solution
A passive-cooled structure using packed earth and rusted corten steel that blends seamlessly into the desert floor.
