Floating timber pavilion transforms a Swiss lake into an exciting new public square

The design for the Pavilion of Reflections was inspired by Zurich’s important bathing culture; the city is home to the world’s highest density of public swimming areas, which serve as social gathering spaces. With an open-air swimming pool at its center, the pavilion doubles as a venue for films, discussion, and as an art showcase. “We conceived the Pavillon of Reflections as a floating, multifunction platform with a giant LED screen, a stand for spectators, a swimming pool and a bar as the...

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