amanda levete's translucent MPavilion opens in melbourne

designed by british architect amanda levete, the 2015 MPavilion has opened to the public in melbourne.

commissioned by the naomi milgrom foundation, the temporary structure employs materials and technologies developed for the aerospace industry to create a canopy of translucent ‘petals’ elevated four meters above ground.

the design employs recently developed composite construction methods, refined in collaboration with specialists mouldCAM, to create a modular design consisting of 13 large and 30 small petals, held up by 95 carbon fibre columns. each support is fitted with a ring of LED lights that are activated to form a performance synchronized with a nightly soundscape in queen victoria gardens. open for four months — from october 6, 2015 until february 7, 2016 — it is intended that the pavilion will become a catalyst for social gatherings, hosting more than 200 workshops, function and events.

 

this year’s MPavilion has been designed by british architect amanda levete

 

it is intended the pavilion will become a catalyst for social gatherings within the city

 

a canopy of translucent petals is supported by slender columns

 

the temporary structure employs materials and technologies developed for the aerospace industry

 

the design sits lightly in the grounds of melbourne’s queen victoria gardens