Minesh Patel Architects
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Paternoster Square

A net-zero welcoming and inclusive sports and active play pavilion in the Clitterhouse Playing Fields in Brent, North London.

The proposal seeks to create a distinctive and uplifting pavilion for all visitors of the Clitterhouse Playing Fields.

The bold use of colour and form are derived from the local and historic context; bright red cladding can be seen on surrounding houses and the rudimentary building forms reference the structures which would have been present when the site was used as emergency allotments.

A simple, playful and light-hearted design will have a wider appeal and therefore promote inclusivity.

The pavilion is located centrally to ensure visibility from all entrances and to allow wide views out across the playing fields.

A generous foyer can be used for displaying information to educate visitors or for exhibitions and events. The layout allows each building to be used separately if required and a single storey design ensures greater accessibility.

The construction will be timber frame with metal (zinc) cladding; cladding tbc once further research on sustainability is carried out.

Paternoster Square Pavilion, London

A striking temporary pavilion within London’s Square Mile to inspire people to consider the future of sustainable living

Our design explored ways of reducing the impact buildings have on the environment. We invited visitors to meander up and through a dynamic triple height and oversized circulation space which led to a series of balcony ‘rooms’. The structure was left exposed to highlight the use of sustainable timber frame construction which used locally sourced timber with simple joints for ease of assembly and disassembly. A clear organisational grid ensured efficiency and allowed for standardised elements and off site modular construction.

Location: London’s Square Mile, London
Year: 2022
Client: London Festival of Architecture
Type: Arts and Cultural