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World Design Capital Helsinki 2012Pavilion(https://www.japlusu.com/news/world-design-capital-helsinki-2012-pavilion)
20 August, 2012
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The 470 m (5,059 ft ) pavilion is a rectangular platform covered by a translucent
polycarbonate sheet supported by a triangular wooden grid. During the event, the
pavilion is hosting large audiences (maximum of 500), who come for lectures, film
series, exhibitions, as well as coffee breaks.
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Plan courtesy of architect
Within the pavilion there are two triangular enclosures used as a cafe and a
presentation space.
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Detail section courtesy of architect
The floor of the pavilion is made of sawn timber structure, finished with pine glulam
planks.
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Structural diagram of the roof courtesy of architect
red: primary beam, yellow: secondary beam, blue: tertiary beam, green: roofing support, black: column
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Longitudinal section
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Column details courtesy of architect
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Exploded axonometry of column courtesy of architect
The roof is supported by 8 tree-like columns. The columns are made of six box-
sections with a lattice core of structural timber and 18 mm (0.31 in) birch-faced
plywood glued on either side. Each radiates its branches outward to support the
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ceiling grid above.
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Photography by Pekka Sinikoski
Exploded axonometric drawing of a typical beam intersection courtesy of architect
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Horizontal section courtesy of architect
The beams are similarly built with a core of structural timber finished with birch-faced
plywood.
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Diagram of bench unit courtesy of architect
Triangular benches, built around the bases of existing trees, are constructed by
stacking UPM ProFi, a proprietary recycled wood / plastic composite.
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