Martell Pavilion

The pavilion was commissioned by a corporate foundation to fill the large paved courtyard behind its building during the first phase of works. It was designed by a Spanish practice.

It is made of modules built from advanced materials, each housing activities that preview the foundation’s future program of events.

In keeping with the designers’ taste for transparency and openness, the pavilion is a metal frame covered in a strong, watertight translucent sheet. Soft, changing light passes through it, and a garden grows within, following the idea that nature should prevail over architecture.

Inflatable seats strapped to the structure let visitors sit, lean or lie back during workshops, concerts, talks, markets, games or simply moments of rest.