{"id":597488,"date":"2026-07-21T22:02:24","date_gmt":"2026-07-21T22:02:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/597488\/"},"modified":"2026-07-21T22:02:24","modified_gmt":"2026-07-21T22:02:24","slug":"sliding-timber-frames-and-reused-materials-shape-reversible-pavilion-within-swiss-meadow","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/597488\/","title":{"rendered":"sliding timber frames and reused materials shape reversible pavilion within swiss meadow"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Piertzovanis Toews forms Reversible Timber Pavilion for retreat<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The Pavilion of Sliding Doors in Nuglar-St. Pantaleon, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.designboom.com\/tag\/architecture-in-switzerland\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Switzerland<\/a><\/strong>, originated from an open letter to the local town council, in which young residents expressed the need for a sheltered place to meet and gather. Developed by Piertzovanis Toews through a collaborative process involving local residents, stakeholders, architects, and the young authors of the initiative, the project resulted in a lightweight <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.designboom.com\/tag\/temporary-pavilions\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">pavilion<\/a><\/strong> positioned just outside the village.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The design responds to the surrounding landscape through a simple <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.designboom.com\/tag\/wood-and-timber-architecture\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">timber<\/a><\/strong> structure raised above the meadow. Sliding panels provide protection from wind and weather while allowing the pavilion to shift between enclosed and open configurations. Without insulation or electricity, the structure offers a flexible space that can function as a lounge, concert stage, or semi-open theater. The <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.designboom.com\/tag\/modular-design\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">movable elements<\/a><\/strong> also allow the pavilion to accommodate different forms of gathering, from music and celebrations to informal meetings and quiet retreats.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Translucent glazing filters daylight and produces changing patterns of light and shadow across the interior surfaces throughout the day. As the sliding panels are repositioned, the relationship between the pavilion and the surrounding meadow continuously changes, creating a sequence of spatial conditions within a compact structure.<\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" bad-src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" alt=\"sliding timber frames and reused materials shape reversible pavilion within swiss meadow - 1\" width=\"818\" height=\"654\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/pavilion-of-the-sliding-doors-2-6a5a2426b6eac.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\" lazyload\"\/><br \/>a lightweight timber pavilion sits above the meadow | all images by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.federicofarinatti.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Federico Farinatti<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Local Materials and Collective Making Inform Pavilion\u2019s Design<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Piertzovanis Toews\u2019\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ptarch.ch\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\"><strong>design team<\/strong><\/a> developed the project through a participatory process that included workshops and meetings with villagers and local stakeholders. The collaborative approach also extended to the construction and funding of the pavilion. With the initial budget insufficient to cover the entire project, local businesses and suppliers contributed materials and services. Used trapezoidal metal sheets and curtains were donated and reused, while polycarbonate panels and paint were provided at reduced costs. Contractors contributed parts of the construction work, and residents participated in workshops to paint timber elements and build stools without glue or screws.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Material selection and construction methods were guided by the aim of minimizing the pavilion\u2019s ecological footprint. Timber was sourced from nearby forests, while reused sheet metal and curtains reduced the need for new materials. The structure stands on screwed foundations that can be removed and reused, allowing the pavilion to be dismantled in the future without permanently altering the meadow.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The Pavilion of Sliding Doors combines environmental considerations with community-led design. The project establishes a shared space for Nuglar\u2013St. Pantaleon while demonstrating how a small architectural intervention can emerge from local needs, collective participation, and a reversible approach to construction.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" bad-src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" alt=\"sliding timber frames and reused materials shape reversible pavilion within swiss meadow - 2\" width=\"818\" height=\"654\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/pavilion-of-the-sliding-doors-4-6a5a2426b6f29.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\" lazyload\"\/><br \/>sliding panels allow the pavilion to open and close<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" bad-src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" alt=\"sliding timber frames and reused materials shape reversible pavilion within swiss meadow - 3\" width=\"818\" height=\"654\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/pavilion-of-the-sliding-doors-8-6a5a2426b6ffe.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\" lazyload\"\/><br \/>timber frames define the pavilion\u2019s simple architectural language<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" bad-src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" alt=\"sliding timber frames and reused materials shape reversible pavilion within swiss meadow - 4\" width=\"818\" height=\"1023\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/pavilion-of-the-sliding-doors-10-6a5a2426b706c.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\" lazyload\"\/><br \/>movable panels adapt the space to changing uses<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" bad-src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" alt=\"sliding timber frames and reused materials shape reversible pavilion within swiss meadow - 5\" width=\"818\" height=\"654\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/pavilion-of-the-sliding-doors-7-6a5a2426b6fcc.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\" lazyload\"\/><br \/>local timber was sourced from the surrounding forests<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" bad-src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" alt=\"sliding timber frames and reused materials shape reversible pavilion within swiss meadow - 6\" width=\"818\" height=\"1023\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/pavilion-of-the-sliding-doors-5-6a5a2426b6f5f.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\" lazyload\"\/><br \/>residents helped paint the timber elements during construction workshops<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" bad-src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" alt=\"sliding timber frames and reused materials shape reversible pavilion within swiss meadow - 7\" width=\"818\" height=\"654\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/pavilion-of-the-sliding-doors-3-6a5a2426b6eeb.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\" lazyload\"\/><br \/>translucent glazing filters daylight across the interior<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" bad-src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" alt=\"sliding timber frames and reused materials shape reversible pavilion within swiss meadow - 8\" width=\"818\" height=\"1023\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/pavilion-of-the-sliding-doors-6-6a5a2426b6f95.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\" lazyload\"\/><br \/>light and shadow patterns shift throughout the day<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" bad-src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" alt=\"sliding timber frames and reused materials shape reversible pavilion within swiss meadow - 9\" width=\"818\" height=\"1023\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/pavilion-of-the-sliding-doors-11-6a5a2426b709d.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\" lazyload\"\/><br \/>reused materials contribute to the pavilion\u2019s structure<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" bad-src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" alt=\"sliding timber frames and reused materials shape reversible pavilion within swiss meadow - 10\" width=\"818\" height=\"1023\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/pavilion-of-the-sliding-doors-12-6a5a2426b70d4.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\" lazyload\"\/><br \/>donated curtains and materials were integrated into the construction<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Piertzovanis Toews forms Reversible Timber Pavilion for retreat \u00a0 The Pavilion of Sliding Doors in Nuglar-St. Pantaleon, Switzerland,&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":597489,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":"","_share_on_mastodon":"0"},"categories":[267],"tags":[38148,365,362,363,364,366,18,117,19,17,30118,54999,3489],"class_list":["post-597488","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-arts-and-design","tag-architecture-in-switzerland","tag-arts","tag-arts-and-design","tag-artsanddesign","tag-artsdesign","tag-design","tag-eire","tag-entertainment","tag-ie","tag-ireland","tag-modular-design","tag-temporary-pavilions","tag-wood-and-timber-architecture-and-design"],"share_on_mastodon":{"url":"https:\/\/pubeurope.com\/@ie\/116960229141286809","error":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/597488","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=597488"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/597488\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/597489"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=597488"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=597488"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=597488"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}