Tessellation Pavilion
Berlin, Germany
The pavilion design represents a counter-point to the Reconciliation Chapel / Kapelle der Versöhnung. The garden is contrive of 12 triangles oriented to create a procession to the chapel. The elevated walkway and underground passage provide distinct site views of the surrounding in memorandum of war.chapel case study done in collaboration with:
Andre Kott, Steven Chen (Yuchuan), & Erin Kirkland.
Reconciliation Chapel
Floor Plan
Bernauer Straße . Berlin . GermanyContext is of utmost importance for architectural design. In the development of Tessellation Pavilion knowing that would be situated on ground zero - adjacent to the line of the Berlin wall - was significant to the concept.The Reconciliation Chapel itself was built on top of remnants of a neo-gothic style church destroyed during the war. The newly created contemporary space celebrates the re-birth of a new era. The construction technique used to assemble the interior earth wall incorporates debris from the old church.Architecture in this occasion tells a story about the past, present & future.
sketch model
The concept is a depiction of the chaotic environment of war. A fragmented topography with meandering paths formed by clusters of raised garden beds. The amphitheater, 'bunker-like' passage & terrace seating are all oriented towards the chapel. The counter-point design was to provided views to the chapel, but also stimulate public life through landscape architecture.
cross-section
