"Time" is architecture frozen in motion. This project is not merely an exhibition pavilion, but a philosophical space dedicated to continuity and cyclicity. Its core concept is to convey the dynamics of life through architecture: from birth to completion and a new beginning.
At the heart of the composition lies an endless wave formed by monolithic reinforced concrete ribs. These elements flow smoothly into one another, creating a single fluid form. The building evokes the imagery of either a crest of a wave on water or a page of a book hovering above the ground, ready to open for the reader.
The pavilion is divided into two contrasting atmospheres. Exhibition Zone - this is an open, dynamic space featuring panoramic glazing. It is designed for hosting temporary expositions, lectures, or intimate concerts. "Quiet Haven" Coworking - through the arrangement of shifted concrete panels, this area creates a more intimate acoustic environment.
Shlisselburg, Leningrad Region, Russia
Saint Petersburg State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering (SPbGASU), 2nd-year student
Ulyana Alekseeva
Ulyana Alekseeva