San Diego, known for its mild year-round climate, is recognized as the “birthplace of California."
The second phase of the project, a glazed pavilion on axis with the northern garden entrance, replaces a much larger structure that had been added on the opposite side of the garden, blocking the western sun and breeze from the Ocean.
The new pavilion is designed as an independent structure and conceived as a place for entertainment and relaxation, open completely on two sides, and closed on the opposite sides by two boxy volumes, containing support functions.
The sliding doors open fully to the garden for special events, allowing the outside space to merge with the interior.
Renewable energy is collected from the solar panels covering the pavilion roof, generating enough electric energy for the entire household.
The materials used for this project are insulated low-e glass, steel, polished concrete, and wood paneling.
