Sublimation
Year
2024
Location
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Client
Francisco Silva, Barbara Stallone & Alexander Pollard, The Forks Renewal Corporation
Images
New Copper Photography
Nature's Dance
Anvil Tree Inc.
The pavilion stands as a beacon in nature, transcending its surroundings. In symbiotic harmony with the environment, it responds dynamically to atmospheric and climatic shifts through its form and materiality. A single structural pole supports a pleated recycled fishing net skirt, embodying an intrinsic, distilled beauty. As snow falls, gusts blow, and temperatures fluctuate, the pavilion adapts dynamically, its transparent walls gradually transforming into ice, offering a shelter for contemplation and protection. Sunlight streams in through an oculus, casting warm light within.
Symbiotic Beauty
Anvil Tree Inc.
Throughout the season, water droplets accumulate, freezing into stunning wind-sculpted formations. With the arrival of spring, as the ice melts, the pavilion's fabric dances with the wind, while shadows accentuate the embodied form. These dynamic responses to climate create a unique experience with each visit. This iconic structure symbolizes Winnipeg's deep connection to its environment, celebrating life between contemporaneity and the forces of nature in perfect harmony.
Credits
Design: Francisco Silva, Barbara Stallone & Alexander Pollard (Paris, France and London, England)
Fabrication and Installation : Anvil Tree Inc.
