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Community Timber Pavilion on Exeter school field by Neiheiser Argyros.
Summary
The Exeter Road Pavilion is a small timber shelter by Neiheiser Argyros on a former school playing field in Exeter, England, with a pitched roof, open sides and built-in perimeter seating.
Content
The Exeter Road Pavilion is a compact timber structure designed by Neiheiser Argyros and sited on a former school playing field in Exeter, England. It sits along the edge of the site and provides a sheltered place for sitting and gathering. The pavilion is oriented to give views across the open field while keeping its sides mostly open to the landscape. The design replaces previous institutional buildings with a lightweight timber intervention that keeps the space visually connected to the surroundings.
Key details:
- The pavilion is constructed primarily from timber with expressed framing and cladding.
- A simple pitched roof is supported by a series of timber posts, leaving the sides largely open.
- The roof overhang extends beyond the main footprint to offer protection from rain and sun.
- Built-in seating is integrated along the perimeter to support sitting and gathering.
- The open configuration allows air to pass freely through the structure while providing shelter.
- The structure replaces earlier institutional buildings on the site with a lightweight architectural element.
Summary:
The pavilion creates a sheltered, open-sided place for community use while maintaining visual and physical connection to the playing field. Its timber framing and clear form give the small building a legible presence at the site. Undetermined at this time.
