The Pavilion on the Roof of an Apartment Complex in Bratislava

Studio Architecture III assistant professor Shota Tsikoliya and former student Jan Kovaříček in collaboration with studio COLLARCH and architekti Šebo Lichý realised a pavilion on the rooftop of an appartment building in Bratislava.

Studio Architecture III assistant professor Shota Tsikoliya and former student Jan Kovaříček in collaboration with studio COLLARCH and architekti Šebo Lichý realised a pavilion on the rooftop of an appartment building in Bratislava.

The object can resemble an abstract structure, a cloud or a silhouette of a grove on a hilltop. The design transforms an uncertain shape through a regular orthogonal grid. Glossy metal surfaces create a spectacular play of shadow and light. While red lines contrasting with the light surroundings, create an illusion of a two dimensional drawing, only a moving observer notices the three-dimensional character of the structure.  Located on the roof of the apartment complex, the sculpture presents a clear iconic orientation point for the neighborhood.

The structure consists of 130 identical segments, each being an orthogonal three dimensional cross made of welded 60x60mm steel beams with square cross-sections. The segments are bolted together and can be re-assembled in various configurations.