Pavilion Niederanven (LUX)

project Construction of a barbecue pavilion in a new park client Community of Niederanven (LUX) complete architecture services WW+, Esch-sur-Alzette/Trier (LUX/GER) park ernst+partner landschaftsarchitekten, Trier (GER) structural engineering Simon-Christiansen & Associés, Capellen (LUX) gfa 75 m² ufa 65 m² gv 180 m³ total area 5,2 ha net construction costs 185.096 € total gross costs 212.860 € start of planning 03/2013 realisation 05/2015 - 09/2015

Designed as an interpretation of a contemporary barbecue hut, a scaled-down building structure is created with simple, low-key details. The focus of the design idea is the harmonious interaction between on the one hand tradition, local design and choice of regional building materials and on the other hand overall local character.
The façade features vertical wooden battens and is kept closed. Nevertheless, large ‘barn doors’ enable the building and space to be used in several flexible ways, resulting in a play of façade. When the doors are open, expansive views are revealed into the barbecue hut interior, which consists of a simple room, strongly oriented towards the exterior area (playground, barbecue area and skate park) with a generous, covered outdoor area and designed with an open and flowing layout. When the barn doors are closed, an introverted space is created with an integrated storage area. The auxiliary functions (toilets for women/ disabled access, toilets for men and equipment area) are accessed from the outside and retain the underlying idea of a monolithic timber structure thanks to door elements that are flush with the façade. Regional aspects regarding the preservation of originality and harmonious homogeneity exert great influence on the design. The adaptation to the surroundings and the reflection of the structure’s function as a barbecue hut have resulted in the choice of wood in a solid construction (board stack elements) with a wooden strip curtain façade as well as typical barn elements (sliding doors). Also in accordance with a holistic approach, wood was deliberately chosen as a robust, durable and sustainable material, which is easy to maintain and remains attractive over a long period of time.