pavillion

Faculty of Fine Arts, Alexandria University in Alexandria

Project idea

This pavilion is inspired by mountains, but shown in a modern, broken-up way. The steel structure looks like sharp mountain peaks and rocks. The acrylic sheets look like ice, clouds, or light moving around the mountains. The design doesn’t copy real mountains it shows their feeling through strong shapes, layers, and light.

Project description

ACCESS & FORM
The pavilion features three ramps, each leading to a different entrance, emphasizing movement and discovery. The main ramp, distinguished by its blue handrail, reflects the pavilion’s conceptual roots—the experience of climbing a mountain.

This ascending journey mirrors the deconstructive form of the pavilion, where solid sheets and acrylic panels create a dynamic play of shadows and light, evoking the ever-changing atmosphere of mountainous terrain. The fractured geometry and layered materials amplify the sense of elevation and immersion in a modern, abstract interpretation of nature’s peaks.

Technical information

Aluminium Beams (real life) – used for their lightweight strength and durability
MDF Wood (maquette) – representing aluminium beams in the scale model
Acrylic Sheets (real life) – used to simulate ice, clouds, and light around the structure
Stencil Sheets (maquette) – used to replicate the appearance of acrylic in the model
Concrete Floor (real life) – for stability and grounding of the pavilion
Foam (maquette) – used to represent concrete in the model