018_Fangyuan Pavilion

Located at a street corner in Nanjing, the project transforms an abandoned elevated light-rail structure into a new public space node. The upper square pavilion occupies the former railway deck, accommodating a lit sports court, supporting facilities, and a surrounding walkway capable of hosting various open-air activities. Beneath it, the circular pavilion encloses the existing concrete bridge piers with a lightweight structure. Through the use of black steel elements and carefully scaled architectural interventions, the project introduces a refined spatial language into the roughness of existing infrastructure, merging with the surrounding vegetation and landscape. At night, illuminated by artificial light, the pavilion becomes an active gathering place within the city. Collaborator: Bibo Tian Rendering: Wei Yang

The study collects fragments that can be read at several scales: furniture, framework, pavilion, and architectural joint.