One of the founding principles integral to our design philosophy is sustainability. From the initial design concept phase through to the final commissioning phase we research and investigate and apply sustainable solutions from the past ta the present to resolve design challenges. The design of this pavilion is not a discrete element, but an iconic form that can be experienced from any location throughout the park. The building does not hide its pragmatic functional origins but twists them around and transforms the structure of the simple box. The pavilion in its central amenity frames views of the duck pond/storm water management system and the surrounding landscape attributing to the connection between the pavilion and the surrounding context. The building can be seen as one mass that is unwrapped in order to respond to this context in different ways.
Mill Wood Park is forty hectares in area. The eastern portion is landscaped with many mature trees that provide a degree of shelter from wind and some control over snow drifts. The central and western portions, where the majority of the sport recreation fields are located, are wide open, sparsely planted, and do not have the same degree of environmental protection. Re-development of the Mill Woods Park site provides an excellent opportunity to incorporate some additional planting of native species, improving the natural aesthetic and restoring some of the original landscape. Practical reasons for incorporating strategic planting along the perimeter of the central and western portions include reducing wind speed and controlling snow drift across the open field. The orientation of the building was determined to break up and limit the effects of wind. Furthermore, the locations and areas of glazing have been designed to increase the harvesting of naturallight.
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