S'Winter Station
The forces of nature are relentless. Following directions of force such as local wind, snow, and sun conditions, the pavilion’s wings embody natural movement. Beach towels have been formed into dynamic concrete panels with varying openings. These panels control the amount of light and snow allowed to enter, while also creating unique views outwards. Together the panels and wings protect users and encourage them to engage with their surroundings. Where the lifeguard station, beach towels, and marine ropes are more frequently used in the summer, the pavilion achieves resilience by celebrating these objects in the winter
Project
Art Installation
Year
2022
Client
Winner of the Winterstations 2022 Competition
Tools
Rhinoceros 7 Grasshopper Adobe Suite Fologram Hololens 2 CNC Woodworking
Distinctions
Winterstations 2022 Winner, 325 Magazine, Arch Daily, Bustler, Blog TO, Toronto Life + More
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Elevational image of the built pavilion at Woodbine Beach, Toronto.
Sketch of S’winter Station before realizing the project.
Panel rationalization using transportable module sizes and optimized for only four unique panels
Pavilion assembly diagram
S’Winter Station exhibited in Toronto, bringing activity to the normally empty winter beach.
S’Winter Station exhibited on family day with children and pets enjoying the concrete apertures.
Assembly image of the panelized system.
Interior perspective showing the red painted concrete panels.
Close up image of the red painted concrete panel.











