DON RIVER PARK PAVILION

Toronto, CANADA

The wood canopies of the Don River Park pavilion extend outward from the center pivot tower like rotating propellers.

Located near the crest of the new park topography, the pavilion overlooks the outdoor amphitheater, splash area, ball fields and central lawn. The pavilion serves as a fulcrum and active point of reference both at the scale of the park and the larger scale of the city.

The large wood canopies of the Don River Park pavilion extend gracefully over the landscape.
At night, the wood canopies of the Don River Park pavilion appear as dramatic as a mystical flying creature.
The solid wood canopy of the Don River Park pavilion is supported majestically on steel tubes.

The two splayed roof forms define the space between the three main program areas: the playground, the amphitheater/sledding hill, and the water play area. Primarily a service and picnicking area, the architecture is designed to be transformative to extend the usability into the transitional months in Spring and Fall.

 
A wood model of the Don River Park pavilion
From the side profile, the Don River Park pavilion, looks very slim
At night, the wood canopies of the Don River Park pavilion appear as dramatic as a mystical flying creature.

Type: Municipal - New Construction
Size: ±2,000 sf
Location: Toronto, ON, Canada
Status: Completed 2014
Credits: Architect: William Pevear at Maryann Thompson Architects. Design Lead & Landscape Architect: Michael Van Vaulkenburg & Associates. Structural: Richmond So Engineering, Inc.

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