Frozen Shadows

This pavilion translates the movement of water beneath winter ice into a bold architectural form. Repeating steel arches create a structure that feels fluid, efficient, and rooted in the landscape.

Project Overview

The design is inspired by the quiet motion of a river beneath a frozen surface. Each vaulted arch captures the feeling of water in movement, turning a temporary pavilion into a sculptural landmark within the winter landscape.

Design Approach

The pavilion uses mirrored hyperbolic forms to create rhythm, strength, and visual continuity. The dark steel contrasts against snow and ice, giving the structure a strong presence while allowing the surrounding landscape to remain the focus.

Fluid Form

The arches rise and fall like moving water, creating a sequence of curves that shift as visitors move around and through the pavilion.

Modular Steel

Four identical hot rolled steel sections are mirrored around a central axis, reducing complexity while creating a clear and memorable architectural form.

Light Touch

Concrete pedestals support the structure while allowing snow, ice, and water to move beneath it with minimal impact on the site.

What This Creates

A durable, reusable pavilion that balances sculptural impact with efficient construction. Its prefabricated steel sections can be assembled, dismantled, relocated, and reused without leaving a permanent mark on the landscape.