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The project is located at the shore of the Engelermeer, in the north-west of ‘s-Hertogenbosch, the Netherlands.
Our aim was to design a pavilion that is more than just a shelter for a rowing or sailing club: It is also an object that can be used by people to climb onto and use as a look-out. It is a public grandstand that can be used for rowing or sailing competitions and an amphitheatre where people can sit to watch the boats.
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The pavilion also functions as a wind-screen for the terrace on the waterside. On the landside the double-curve forms an entrance area with a meeting room, on the waterside there is a cafe with adjacent terrace. The shape of the building screens the terrace from the parking area.
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The shape of the building is designed so it can be used for much more than just providing shelter. From the parking lot the building curves to form a sweeping stair up to a viewing platform
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The whole roof of the building can be used as a grand stand for large groups.
The sweeping curve on the lake side creates a stepped seating area to sit and view the boats.
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The building curves around a terrace area on the lake side providing shelter from the wind.