sayuwon park performers pavilion

A Tent of Steel and Nature:



The project responds to the client's request to create a multipurpose structure capable of hosting shows, concerts, and outdoor celebrations, with a 20x14-meter stage area suitable for hosting a full orchestra but also, more simply, a resting place for visitors to shelter from the rain and protect themselves from the sun. A work that combines functionality and beauty in harmony with the evocative landscape of Sayuwon.



Inspired by the art of origami, where precise folds transform a simple sheet of paper into figures of animals and insects, in the same way the conceptual form of the stage comes to life from precise folds of a sheet of Corten steel, a material symbolic of Sayuwon. The result is a stable and efficient form where the considerable structural effort is minimized by eliminating thicknesses. The particular tapered shape in plan and section resembles the mouth of a megaphone that amplifies sound and focuses attention on the center of the stage, allowing the landscape to become a natural stage.

Like a butterfly gently resting on a flower, the steel tent rests delicately on the ground at only four points, leaving the views of the landscape unobstructed.

An essential, sharp, and iconic silhouette frames the landscape, creating a dialogue between nature and architecture.

The structure is made with a system of metal beams that rest on only four points on a concrete base. The structure is then covered externally with 2 mm thick Corten steel paneling and internally with 1 mm thick black painted steel paneling with a special acoustically designed profile. The project is completed by linear LED lights inserted into the false ceiling and a small storage room with a sloping roof, also clad in Corten steel.

Strong yet ethereal, the structure is not only a functional element but also an iconic landmark that celebrates the beauty of Sayuwon and welcomes visitors with elegance and lightness.