Located at the City of Hope research and treatment center in Duarte, California, the pavilion features undulating, sinuous concrete walls that create seating areas around a century-old camphor tree. Functioning as a serene sanctuary where visitors can relax and take in the air, the pavilion features a subtle lighting systemof 75 backlit LED plaques installed along the surfaces of both concrete walls.
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The 7,000-square-foot project comprises two buildings with exhibition and event spaces, offices and storage areas. Drought-tolerant plant species populate the site and, together with the openness of the building, help reduce heat gain.
+ Belzberg Architects
Via Archdaily
Photos by Bruce Damonte
