PANTAGONIAN SHADOW CABIN
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An oversized roof and a wooden structure define this pavilion designed by the Chilean studio DRAA, which aims to bring "a piece of Patagonian shade" to the Festival des Cabanes in France. Aptly named Patagonian Shadow Cabin, the pavilion was designed by architects Nicolas del Rio and Felipe Camus from DRAA to provide individuals with a shaded space where they can enjoy the view of a nearby lake.
According to the duo, the structure is inspired by buildings from the Patagonia region in South America, particularly those with "simple and seemingly useless" roof structures.
Instead of covering the top of a building to protect it from the elements, these roof structures are used to provide shade and act as signage panels or property markers.
Often, they cover nothing; they simply provide shade. While directing the view towards the alpine landscapes, our goal is to offer a bit of Patagonian shade. The cabin consists of a wooden structure sheltered by an oversized red vinyl roof and is designed to be occupied by one person at a time.
The Patagonian Shadow Cabin features a pod-like shelter resting on a decentralized pillar, supported by braces.
This design aims to create the illusion that the pavilion "rests" on the landscape, avoiding the use of four support columns.
The use of wood for the structure is also a nod to Patagonian buildings, such as those developed by European settlers who traveled to the region in the 19th century.
The competition is open to qualified architects and aims to explore the relationship between architecture and nature. Each winning structure is built from wood sourced from nearby forests.
