Type: Pavilion
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Client: Railpen & Socius
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Location: Cambridge
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Status: Invited Competition
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Client: Railpen & Socius
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Location: Cambridge
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Status: Invited Competition
Pillars of the Community
A carbon negative pavilion, made from expressive stone columns, that reflects the eclectic community of Mill Road in Cambridge.



A collection of sculptural stone pillars, each with their own unique character, reflect the varied life and built fabric of the area. These community totems sit as found objects in the landscape, unified with a timber roof, a metaphor for the varied yet cohesive community spirit of Mill Road.


In new developments, it can take time for a sense of community to develop, grow together and forge bonds. The structure is envisaged as a place where people can congregate, share meals, host events and shelter from the rain.
Our communities are increasingly fragile and transient with communal space disappearing from our towns and cities. As a counterpoint, our pillars are made from age old stone, grounding the pavilion in the site and creating a structure that will endure and age gracefully as community links are forged over time.
Our communities are increasingly fragile and transient with communal space disappearing from our towns and cities. As a counterpoint, our pillars are made from age old stone, grounding the pavilion in the site and creating a structure that will endure and age gracefully as community links are forged over time.




Team:
Team Lead - Artefact
Artist - Sahra Hehrsi
Structural Engineer - Cake Industries
Fabricator - Cake Industries
Team Lead - Artefact
Artist - Sahra Hehrsi
Structural Engineer - Cake Industries
Fabricator - Cake Industries
