The pavilion in Gdynia, refers to the nautical motif of a sail, as well as to the characteristic architecture of the Kamienna Góra district, with its austere, bright, transparent facade. The geometry of the diagonal lines corresponds to the line of the sea waves and the buildings of Gdynia Modernism.
Nautical motif of a sail
The facade of the Wrocław pavilion was inspired by the contemporary character of Słodowa Island and the neighbourhood of Concordia Design, which is evident in the metal and glass elements of the facade blending in with the greenery of the Island. As a surprising element of the facade’s finishing, the designers used typical construction stamps, which gave a modernist rhythm to the facade.
Mobility and details
From the very beginning, the project was guided by the assumption that the Porsche Pavilion would travel from city to city, so the entire premise was based on standard container frames. For this purpose, it was possible to reuse the containers used in another realization. This approach not only brought budget savings, but also helped to emphasize the essence and necessity of thinking about sustainability in today’s architecture.
The architects also took care to include surprising and striking details, giving an interesting haptic experience. For example, the wall and ceiling were finished with hundreds of small, movable plates, reflecting the light. Despite their bold form, the spaces of the Porsche zones provided a great backdrop for the artists’ works presented in them, inviting visitors into a world where dreams become reality and reality is full of intriguing colours and ideas.
