The MGP Pavilion, a timber-crafted addition to a 20th-century palace, skillfully integrates into a courtyard with century-old trees. Its design respects the natural environment, positioning the pavilion in spaces vacated by tree roots to preserve their growth.
The structure’s louvered façade serves as both a structural component and solar shading, while using Cross-Laminated Timber (CLT) and prefabricated parts underscores a commitment to sustainability and minimal environmental impact. Strategically situated 75cm below the courtyard level, the Tea House minimizes its visual presence, aligning occupants’ views with the surrounding greenery.
This design creates an immersive experience, harmoniously blending the building with its natural surroundings. The pavilion stands out for its eco-friendly features, including a green roof that offers thermal insulation, enhances biodiversity, and maintains the palace’s aesthetic continuity. The Tea House epitomizes the seamless integration of architecture into nature, providing a tranquil, carbon-neutral space that promotes thermal comfort and environmental sensitivity.
The MGP Pavilion, a timber-crafted addition to a 20th-century palace, skillfully integrates into a courtyard with century-old trees. Its design respects the natural environment, positioning the pavilion in spaces vacated by tree roots to preserve their growth.
The structure’s louvered façade serves as both a structural component and solar shading, while using Cross-Laminated Timber (CLT) and prefabricated parts underscores a commitment to sustainability and minimal environmental impact. Strategically situated 75cm below the courtyard level, the Tea House minimizes its visual presence, aligning occupants’ views with the surrounding greenery.
This design creates an immersive experience, harmoniously blending the building with its natural surroundings. The pavilion stands out for its eco-friendly features, including a green roof that offers thermal insulation, enhances biodiversity, and maintains the palace’s aesthetic continuity. The Tea House epitomizes the seamless integration of architecture into nature, providing a tranquil, carbon-neutral space that promotes thermal comfort and environmental sensitivity.
Location:PortugalArchitect: Frederico RoeberArchitecture Office:Frederico Roeber, João Castelo Branco, Diogo Teixeira, André SanchesLead Architects:Frederico RoeberAssociate Architects:Catarina Borges, Marcela Melo, João Borges, Ricardo OliveiraContractor:Mota EngilClient: Mota EngilPhotographer: PlayTime Barcelona
