Various Architects AS
Sommerrogata 17
0255 Oslo, Norway
Tel: +47 9204 0803
contact[at]variousarchitects.no
Yorkshire Renaissance Pavilion
Various Architects' project "Yorkshire Diamond" was a finalist in the open international competition for a mobile pavilion for Yorkshire Forward. The Yorkshire Diamond Pavilion is a unique and iconic venue that is designed to represent Yorkshire Forward at events around Yorkshire and Humber or further abroad.
The project is an attraction in itself with a striking exterior in the form of inflatable tubes arranged in the atomic structure of diamonds. The 20 x 26 x 10 meter diamond grid volume is mined out to form a cavernous interior space reminiscent of the coal mines of Yorkshire. Light and air shafts pierce the structure providing natural light and ventilation. At night the translucent shafts and outer skin radiate light in all colors and directions like a diamond twinkling in the sunlight.
A focus on flexibility gives the pavilion multiple configurations which allow it to be used for everything from small gatherings to large conferences or public presentations. The voluminous internal space will surprise and delight when installed in close quartered public squares. The pavilion can also be turned ‘inside out’ to open up a large covered area to open outdoor spaces to create the ultimate mobile venue for concerts or big-screen events.
Innovative sustainable features that can generate energy during transport and while installed, together with lightweight recyclable materials will demonstrate Yorkshire Forward’s commitment to the environment wherever the pavilion is situated. Creative new uses of existing proven technologies make this pavilion design possible to produce and operate for a reasonable price.
| STATUS: | Competition Finalist |
| CLIENT: | Yorkshire Forward |
| SITE: | Yorkshire, UK |
| SIZE: | 400m2 |
| TEAM: | Aleksandra Danielak, Camilla Eduardsen, Ibrahim Elhayawan, Jim Dodson, Tom Juul Gam |
| PARTNERS: | Engineers - Rambol Whitbybird Inflatables - Tectoniks |
Recent news
Thursday, March 5, 2009
Yorkshire Diamond in the Press
Requests for information about the project from around the world
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Monday, January 5, 2009
Yorkshire Pavilion Update
Complete project presentation now online
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Friday, October 31, 2008
Competition Finalist in Yorkshire
One of five finalists out of 87 entries.
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