Pavilion T

CategoryCivic Amenities

LocationČeské Budějovice

StatusCompleted

Pavilion T is a new multifunctional exhibition building in the northern part of the České Budějovice exhibition grounds which, in addition to its exhibition function, also serves as a striking entrance gateway to the site. The basic spatial principle is based on a pair of halls, T1 and T2, with a covered entrance corridor inserted between them. This serves as the main pedestrian axis of the pavilion, organises the entrances to both halls and continues towards the existing Pavilion Z. The band of membrane roofing thus connects the two buildings not only operationally but also visually.

The volume of the pavilion rises from an orthogonal plan, which is shaped on the south side by a circular segment responding to the route of the existing road. The spatial character of the building is defined by a semi-elliptical cross-section, whose height increases towards the centre, and by a longitudinal arch lifted off the ground. The result is a unified vaulted volume of varying height that covers generous exhibition spaces and gives the pavilion an unmistakable silhouette.

Design team	Martin Krupauer Jiří Střítecký

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Location and urban design

The pavilion has an orthogonal plan, into which a circular segment following the existing roundabout road of Pavilion Z cuts from the south.

The main entrances to both halls are from the covered corridor, along which a band of membranes runs from the main gate to the existing Pavilion Z, connecting the two pavilions both visually and functionally.

In cross-section, the pavilion takes the form of a semi-ellipse lifted perpendicularly off the ground, its height increasing towards the centre of the plan. The longitudinal section of the building is formed by an arch raised off the ground.

Façades

The north façade is formed by a continuous envelope, interrupted only by a band of windows.

The south façade is glazed at the cut-out. Above this façade, membranes stretched on a steel structure are mounted on the outside at a slight offset, providing shading.

The east façade, whose shape evokes a turbine, or rather a segment of one, is formed by the rounded roof overhang, a composite metal cladding of profiled sheets with circular perforations and projecting membranes. These are stretched on steel cables in the form of turbine blades and provide shading.

The west façade is treated functionally. It consists of a composite metal cladding of profiled sheets with an elongated rectangular window opening, which turns into a sliding gate at its centre.

Multifunctional use

Above the entrance area of the larger hall T1, with its ticket office and mobile cloakroom, a glazed gallery with meeting rooms is built in. A band of technical installations and all the pavilion's support facilities runs along the entire north façade.

Hall T2 is smaller but has the same features as T1.

The pavilion can also be used for social events or for sports. It can be further divided by sliding inflatable partitions.