Elliptical Waffle PavilionA hurricane resilient dia-grid shade

A simple response to the typical rectangular solution that would nestle adjacent to the existing arcing driveway, the pavilion structure features a diagonal shading grid that sits in alignment to the east-west axis, providing sun shading at early-to-mid morning and mid-to-late afternoon. The elliptical form creates an arced and slightly stepped amphitheatre for sitting either on cushioned loungers or on a cast bench, with space for additional seating for functions.

The diagrid ‘waffle’ structure is braced by an arced rear retaining wall whose form provides resilience under hurricane-force winds. A native planting scheme surrounds the pavilion, and nighttime illumination makes it an elegant and dynamic focal point on entry to the property.