The choice of material is not merely an aesthetic decision; it forms part of a broader strategy to root the project in its site and history. Through rhythmic repetition, the brick columns gradually transition from solid to more perforated forms. The architectural firm LANZA atelier describes this approach as a “metaphorical bridge” between Europe and America—grounded not in symbolic gestures, but in shared construction logic and vernacular building traditions.
According to the architects, the Pavilion operates as “a mechanism that simultaneously reveals and conceals,” guiding how visitors move through, perceive, and experience the space. This approach evokes historic English fruit walls, structures designed to regulate microclimates and create protected environments.
Through this architectural narrative, the Pavilion emerges as a work of simple brick, emphasizing—according to its creators—the fundamental capacity of architecture to shape spaces for gathering and social interaction.
At a moment when sustainability, material reconsideration, and the relationship between architecture and public space are central concerns, the project reaffirms the enduring value of minimal construction and collective experience.
