Situated within Singapore’s Gardens by the Bay, the Bayfront Pavilion, also recognized as Bayfront Pavilion, continues the architectural tradition of harmonizing with nature by seamlessly integrating its intricate, perforated structure with the surrounding landscape. Initially constructed to host The Future of Us Exhibition, a milestone celebration of Singapore’s fiftieth anniversary, it was adapted for its present role in 2019. The pavilion provides a pleasantly temperate outdoor atmosphere and offers visitors a visual encounter reminiscent of strolling beneath the canopy of vibrant tropical trees.
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Bayfront Pavilion’s Concept Design
Crafted to establish a soothing retreat within Singapore’s warm and humid climate, this inventive tower features a distinctive dual-layered aluminum exterior riddled with perforations. This design permits natural airflow and cooling, resulting in a highly eco-friendly response to the weather conditions. © Lim Weixiang
The Bayfront Pavilion has over 11,000 distinct perforated aluminum panels, 12,040 bolts, 11,188 plates, and 4,620 structural components. The shell has a 20-centimeter thickness and stretches across approximately 50 meters, covering a space of about 2,000 square meters. By employing an algorithm to create perforations in the exterior and interior panels, the Pavilion regulates its temperature naturally, negating the necessity for environmentally harmful air conditioning systems. Its distinct...