Alexandra Sonnemans
Architect | Reflections & Actions

Photo by rotative studio
Photo by rotative studio


Three Pavilions

A series of three colorful pavilions as the first gesture and stimulus to change the perspective and use of the city’s central square, the Place du Marché, as a real place for encounters, a place for the residents. 

This square will undergo a transformation during the next years, to become more green, pedestrian friendly and prominent for the city. The pavilions perform as the first gesture that embody the municipality’s ambitions to really understand this central square as a place for encounter, a place for the residents. Therefore we proposed a combination of functions: a public library, an observatory and a small theatre.

The pavilions are small stations that are accessible from all sides. They are formed and positioned in relation to each other and in relation to the square and it’s future transformation. The position of the pavilions divides the square in different parts which represent the stages for the construction works. This division enables the use of at least two parts of the square during the long transformation process.

Modular structure of wood and steel, with aluminum details and integrated lights, built locally in the atelier and assembled on site.


Credits
Type: Architecture & Public Space 
For: Municpality of Aigle / Suisse Romande
When: Completed 2021
Project by: rotative studio (Alexandra Sonnemans and Caterina Viguera)
Construction: Guarnaccia Constructions 
Structural advice: Álvaro Romera Martínez

Nominated for the Swiss Arc Award 2023, Shortlist in the category ‘Spezialobjekte’ 
Nominated ArchDaily 2023 Building of the Year Awards, Category Small Scale & Installations

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