Violet Saynuk

In my Architecture and Design class, I designed a biophilic pavilion, using systems found in nature as inspiration. I designed this pavilion with the idea of placing it on our school campus (in theory), so I made relaxing room on top of our campus marsh. It stands on stilts and collects rainwater for distribution throughout the school, mirroring the natural filtration and irrigation system of the butterfly weed. The water flows down the pavilion through tubes shaped according to the golden ratio, generating soothing music, reminiscent of how songbirds and katydids produce their melodies. Additionally, a section of the roof is constructed from stained glass to symbolize the luminescent wings of butterflies.