Seed Vault Pavilion
ARCH 2130
Professor Emmanuel Osorno
In the dense outer neighborhoods of Boston, the absence of green and community space continues to affect the wellbeing of city residents. This pavilion responds to that need by offering additional programming to an existing tucked away community garden. The pavilion is designed as a threshold between a public seating area/pocket park and a community garden tucked beind a building. A twisted triangular cut slices through the rectangular form, engaging passerby with the space beyond.
As a place intended for gathering, learning, and sharing, open shelves up front offer a rotating selection of seeds and plants for community use and an info desk provides guidance on gardening and sustainable practices. Toward the back, a seating area offers space for school or library groups, community talks, small performances, or just for neighbors to converse in the shade.