Pavilion

The “Pavilion” is an educational and community building designed for a children’s camp on the shore of Lake Balaton. It represents the archetype of a house – simple, intuitive, and immediately recognizable. Our concept was to create a one-directional house: a long structure with a singular focus, culminating at its end, much like the lens of a telescope. The Pavilion provides shelter, enclosing and protecting its occupants, while offering views of nature and Lake Balaton.

The Pavilion’s structure is made from natural, renewable, and environmentally conscious materials. It is Hungary’s first RiB panel building, utilizing a glued laminated timber construction that innovatively adapts ribbed CLT panels. In this design, the Rib panels are turned “inside out,” with the ribs on both the walls and roof facing outward. This unique approach allows natural cellulose-based insulation to be blown into the spaces between the external ribs.

The interior design is minimalist, featuring industrial wood surfaces and natural materials. To divide the long space and enhance functionality, we incorporated an interior ribbed panel that doubles as furniture while showcasing the Pavilion’s structural elements.

With its straightforward design, healthy indoor environment, natural materials, and tactile wooden surfaces, the Pavilion serves as both a welcoming space for children’s activities and a subtle guide for future generations toward a healthier, more nature-connected lifestyle.