Location: Melbourne, Australia.

Architect: Estudio Carme Pinós.

MPavilion is an annual architectural commission and design event in Melbourne, Australia, created by the Naomi Milgrom Foundation. Each year, a new temporary pavilion is designed and constructed in Queen Victoria Gardens by a leading international architect. The pavilion becomes a cultural laboratory and hosts a series of talks, workshops, performances, and installations from October through February. MPavilion 2018 was designed by Barcelona-based architect Carme Pinós and features an open geometric configuration supported by a central steel portal frame. The pavilion’s roof is formed by two surfaces of timber latticework that allow dappled sunlight to filter in while protecting visitors from the elements. The pavilion rests on three mounds that incorporate seating, allowing for community-focused experiences. The design and location of the pavilion encourage citizens to engage with their urban landscape and connect with their city.

The MPavilion 2018/19 season was the largest program to date, with events spread across themes inspired by Pinós’ philosophy and the community focus of the project. The pavilion welcomed over 133,000 visitors and held 520 free events. MPavilion is a leading architectural commission and design event in Australia that takes place annually in Melbourne’s Queen Victoria Gardens. The event is created by the Naomi Milgrom Foundation and features a new temporary pavilion designed by a leading international architect each year. The pavilion becomes a cultural laboratory and hosts a series of talks, workshops, performances, and installations from October through February. MPavilion 2018 was designed by Barcelona-based architect Carme Pinós and features an open geometric configuration supported by a central steel portal frame. The pavilion’s roof is formed by two surfaces of timber latticework that allow dappled sunlight to filter in while protecting visitors from the elements. The pavilion rests on three mounds that incorporate seating, allowing for community-focused experiences. The design and location of the pavilion encourage citizens to engage with their urban landscape and connect with their city. The MPavilion 2018/19 season was the largest program to date, with events spread across themes inspired by Pinós’ philosophy and the community focus of the project. The pavilion welcomed over 133,000 visitors and held 520 free events.

Photo credit: John Gollings.