Exploring the possibilities of fabric-based architecture
Exploring the possibilities of fabric-based architecture,
Bangkok-based architecture studio (District) All MPavilion IX has opened in Melbourne,
To explore “the possibilities of fabric-based architecture” with new materials.
The bright orange canopy was installed as part of the Naomi Milgrom Foundation’s annual commission at Queen Victoria Gardens in Melbourne, Australia.
MPavilion 2022 is now open to the public from 8 December 2022 to 6 April 2023 at Queen Victoria Gardens in Melbourne.
MPavilion Design, led by internationally acclaimed Architect and All (Area) Design Director Rachaporn Choochuey,
Constructed with three layers that reveal “texture potential and tension in every step.”
MPavilion 2022’s experiments with materials have not been used before in Australia.
The aim was to create an exciting and joyful atmosphere for MPavilion’s summer program of free events at Queen Victoria Gardens.
Working on the MPavilion project with so many talented individuals has been an amazing journey.
MPavilion is special because although it is called a temporary pavilion,
it is actually more complex than a building.
Focusing on how MPavilion accommodates many different activities,
And engineering and manufacturing was a huge step forward for us in understanding the possibilities of fabric-based architecture.
Design features
Designed to celebrate being outdoors,
the pavilion stands out as a “vibrant and textural” feature with its ingenious canopy.
The outer layer consists of fishnets,
giving the hull a stunning tactile feel that defines the look of MPavilion from afar.
On the other hand, the middle layer is made of advanced STFE membrane provided by French manufacturer Serge Ferrari.
The body is transparent like glass but 10 times lighter than glass.
While this polyarelite mesh reduces glare and keeps the MPavilion weatherproof.
The team said it was “the first time that STFE technology has been used in Australia.”
The bottom layer also features a colorful piece of fabric that moves with the breeze and filters the light, gently evoking a feeling of comfort under the trees.
This year, award-winning Melbourne-based lighting design specialist Bluebottle teamed up with MPavilion to develop an architectural lighting concept.
MPavilion will be illuminated each night to reveal the intricacy of the highly engineered structure hidden within
and add intense kinetic color throughout the summer season’s live music programme.
Another plus is choosing the color Dulux will give MPavilion a new look every month with architect Rachaporn Choochuey.
The team will choose four colors that will be used to paint the booth.
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