glenn murcutt reveals design for melbourne’s 2019 MPavilion
MPavilion 2019, the sixth temporary structure in an ongoing series, has been revealed. designed by australia?s only pritzker architecture prize laureate, glenn murcutt, the refined, white minimal structure reflects the architect?s significant contribution to climate-responsive architecture. celebrating the 50th year of murcutt?s globally influential design practice, MPavilion 2019 will be a landmark summer attraction built in melbourne?s queen victoria gardens.
a rendering of glenn murcutt?s 2019 MPavilion
image by two feathers | video courtesy of MPavilion
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MPavilion 2019 relays murcutt?s longstanding interest in buildings that make efficient use of site and climatic conditions. prioritizing a view of the river and city skyline, the building consists of a climate responsive rectangular plan with steel frames supporting wing-like trusses covered in tensioned translucent fabric. this results in a buoyant white roof that will be lit from within at night.
a sketch of the 2019 MPavilion by glenn murcutt
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?the MPavilion design is a crisp white building that will be lit at night like a lantern, giving the pavilion a feeling of lightness,? explains glenn murcutt. ?for me it was central to establish a sense of ?place? for visitors ? to view from within the building, the gardens, the river, and the city.? naomi milgrom, founder of the naomi milgrom foundation, which commissions each year?s MPavilion, adds: ?glenn?s very thoughtfully considered MPavilion reflects everyth...
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