Triumph Pavilion/London

Concept
We often view the sky as a distant expanse, attempting to bridge that gap through photographs or simple admiration of its shifting sunrises and sunsets. In London, this constantly changing atmosphere directly influences our daily moods and social interactions.
The Triumph Pavilion translates the dynamic nature of the sky into an interactive, freestanding urban feature. Designed as a parametrically generated roof, the structure traps a fragment of the sky within a vibrant visual display. By manipulating the pavilion’s triangular panels, visitors can alter the configuration of colored liquids sealed within, effectively crafting their own personalized sky. This continuous tactile and visual play fosters meaningful social interactions, turning the park into a canvas of user-driven art.

Technical Specifications & Assembly

1. Primary Wooden Structure
Pillars: Four timber pillars (H: 400 cm/ L: 40 cm/W: 12 cm).
Beams: Four connecting timber beams (H :40 cm/ L: 854 cm/W: 12 cm).
Integrated steel rings fitted along the beams to secure the primary tension cables.

2. Cable Network
Layout: High-tensile steel cables crisscross at 30° and 60° angles, spaced every 150 cm along the primary beams.
Nodes: Intersecting cables form structural nodes designed to support and distribute the load of the secondary frame.

3. Secondary Wooden Framework
Structure: A secondary timber grid designed to house the custom triangular panels.
Dimensions: Equilateral triangular modules with 150 cmsides.
Connections: Triangles are securely bound using custom steel fixing plates and high-strength bolts.

4. Suspension System
Hanging Cables: Six steel suspension cables extend downward from each primary structural node.
Attachment: Cables connect directly to the corners of the triangular modules, balancing and suspending the subframe safely in mid-air.

5. Interactive Liquid Panels
Composition: Double-glazed, high-transparency panels sealed around the perimeter.
Fluid Dynamics: Injected with a combination of dense water-based pigments and clear oil. The differing densities prevent immediate mixing, maintaining distinct, suspended color fields.

6. User Interaction Mechanism
Rotation: Each triangular panel mounts to the wooden subframe via central pivot pins, allowing full rotational freedom along its axis.
Experience: Visitors physically rotate the panels, shifting the oil-and-water mixture within to dynamically transform light transmission, color patterns, and the overall aesthetic of the pavilion.

Typology: Interactive Urban Pavilion / Temporary Installation
Location: London, United Kingdom
Status: Concept / Competition Proposal
Design Team: Nina Songhori, Tommaso Secchi, Dario Ruberti