Fifth Town Pavilion

The Fifth Town Pavilion provides a meeting place for the local community and an outdoor space for Fifth Town Artisan Cheese Company that is sheltered from the elements while remaining open and airy. The pavilion was built using only found or locally-sourced materials, and the small diameter round wood framing inspired the use of specialized connection technologies and practices. Built by a team of dedicated volunteers the Fifth Town Pavilion is a testament to community ties, an eye-catching landmark, and a case study in sustainable architecture.

Purpose

• Sheltered outside gathering space for small events and enjoyment of Fifth Town Cheese Factory retail shop

Slender Features

• 1:50 thickness to span ratio

Novel Features

• Structural form uses arching/shell action
• Stainless steel band strap round wood framing connections
• Small diameter conserved grain round wood framing

Progressive Features

• Use of natural/found materials

Notable Value

• Experience and interest in form-based structural behaviour, round wood framing connections, amplified strength of preserved grain round wood framing;
• Able to provide accurate approximate design solutions in person;
• Able to consider unconventional connection designs from first principles

SHOUT OUTS:
Francis LaPointe (LaPointe Architects) – expertise in small diameter round wood structure typologies and fabrication methods

IMAGE CREDITS:
Francis Lapointe