Boston’s Glowing ENfold Pavilion is a Made from Reusable Garden Bed Liner Fabric

Boston’s Fenway area was recently converted into a natural “stage” for various art happenings that celebrate its designation as Boston's first state-wide Cultural District. Designed by <a href="http://www.perkinswill.com/work/enfold-pavilion.html" target="_blank">Perkins+Will</a>, the ENfold Pavilion is made from <a href="http://inhabitat.com/lsarcs-randall-house-bridges-indoors-and-outdoors/randall-house-translucent-windows-at-bath/" target="_blank">translucent</a> ribbon that zigzags across the park. The fabric is held in place by an invisible network of steel cables and creates an undulating structure that acts as a playful and sophisticated backdrop for experiencing art - and best of all, at the end of its life the pavilion will be repurposed to provide garden bed liners for the city of Boston.

The Pavilion is supported by large maple and oak trees, and it provides an imaginative frame for various musical and <a href="http://inhabitat.com/oma-and-artist-marina-abramovic-team-up-to-create-the-worlds-first-performance-art-institute/" target="_blank">art performances</a>.

In addition to dividing space into small intimate venues, Enfold has an important role in preserving the natural environment of the Park.

The garden bed-liner fabric used for the creation of Enfold will be donated to the Boston Parks Department after the end of the manifestation, at the end of October.

Sections of the installation hosted large-scale nature-inspired artwork designed by children and art educators.

The site analysis, including calculations of wind direction and speed, provided data for selecting optimal attachment points in the Park’s topography.

The ribbon is treated as a fastening system that protects tree bark and delicate plants.