St.

Elizabeths East Gateway Pavilion / Davis

Brody Bond

PROJECT SCOPE:-PAVILION

LOCATION:-WAHINGTON,UNITED STATES

ARCHITECT:DAVIS BRODY BAND

THE MAIN IDEA IS TO CONNECT SOLID STRUCTURE WITH GROUND
THROUGH LANDSCAPE i.e THROUGH LANDFORM ARCHITECTURE
“LANDSCAPE AS AN ARCHITECTURE.
PAVILION GIVES AN CONNECTION BETWEEN SOLID SPACE AND LANDSCAPE
THROUGH LANDSCAPE.
THE GREEN ROOF IS USED FOR MULTI-USAGE AND UNDERNEATH IS USED FOR VARIOUS PURPOSE.
Introduction:-
Located At The Center Of The District Of Columbia’s Historic Neighborhoods In Ward 8,
Saint Elizabeths East Is On Its Way To Becoming A Viable Mixed-Use, Mixed-Income
Community. Once The Site Of St. Elizabeths Hospital Which Provided Mental Health Care To
The Us Military Dating Back To The Civil War, The Campus Has Been Decommissioned And
Transferred From The Federal Government To The District Of Columbia. Today The 180- Acre
Site Provides A Setting For Public, Private, And Institutional Investment. With The Planned
Consolidation Of The Department Of Homeland Security (Dhs) And Location Of Over 14,000
Employees On The West Campus, The Redevelopment Of St Elizabeths East Has Become A
Critical Project In Realizing The District’s Goals Of Cultivating An Innovation- Based
Economy.

Focus of the project:-

The Pavilion Focuses On The Seamless Integration Of The Structure And The Land. This “Of
The Land” Approach Takes Its Cues From The Architectural Program Which Is Centered On
The Provision Of Fresh Produce, Locally Made Crafts And A Variety Of Food Truck Vendors
To Serve The Local Population

Target user:-
The New G8WAY DC, Formerly Known As Saint Elizabeths East Gateway Pavilion, Is A Multi-
Purpose Structure Providing A Venue For Casual Dining, A Farmers’ Market And Other
Community, Cultural And Arts Events.
Site Area, Planning and conceptual parameters:-
The Pavilion, Spread Over A Two-Acre Plot Of The Campus, Creates An Instantly Iconic,
Visible And Welcoming View Into The Site, Particularly From The Vantage Points That
Reflect The Existing And Anticipated Movements Of People From Different Areas Of The
Neighborhood. Forming A Dramatic Backdrop To The Plaza, The Main Area Of The Pavilion
Is A 24-Foot High Space Filled With Modular Booths Convenient To Where Food Trucks
Access The Site.
Project requirements in terms of architectural spaces:-
The 180-Acre Site Provides A Setting For Public, Private, And Institutional Investment. With
The Planned Consolidation Of The Department Of Homeland Security (DHS) And Location Of
Over 14,000 Employees On The West Campus, The Redevelopment Of St Elizabeths East
Has Become A Critical Project In Realizing The District’s Goals Of Cultivating An Innovation-
Based Economy.

AREA:-16000SQ.FT

PROJECT REQUIREMENTS:-
MARKET ZONES
OPEN AIR MARKET PLACE
FOOD TRUCK AND PARKING
OPEN AIR CAFE SEATING
AMMENTIES AND INFRA-STRUCTURE COMMUNITY ROOFTOP-PARK
ENTRY TERRACE /BICYCLE PARKING SYCAMORE TERRACE
READING TREE ROOF TOP THEATRE
REDWOOD TERRACE GREEN ROOF
COMMUNITY ROOM ST.ELIZHABETS OVERLOOK
FUTURE CAFE / KITCHEN STAIRWELL
WALK-UP WINDOW
RESTROOMS
RECYCLING AND STORAGE ROOMS
BIOWASTE
RAINWATER CISTERN
Space Planning, Area allocation aspects – Characters, Circulation and Zoning:-
Analysis of form, Massing and aesthetic consideration:-
The Concept Incorporates The Desired Functionality While At The Same Time Providing For
Flexibility And Spontaneity. The Dual-Level Design Allows For Movement And Activities
Throughout The Site At Different Levels. The Ground Level Encourages Easy Connections
From The Most Prominent Edges Of The Site, Creating Three Distinct Zones, And Connecting
The Urban Face Of The Project To The More Pastoral Campus Setting. The Roof Level Access
Allows Pedestrians To Gain A New Perspective On The Neighborhood By Moving Seamlessly
Up And Across The Site Along The Universally Accessible Roof Level. This Elevated
Landscape Includes An Intensive Green Roof Where Multiple Activities Can Occur, Including
Afternoon Concerts And Community Events.
Materials and Finishes – Reasoning:-
The steel-frame
structure’s butterfly
roof, edged in 184
high-performance
concrete panels,
doubles as shelter
for the open-air
market below and
occupiable green
space for visitors,
and boasts an
overlook point for
the campus, which
is listed in the
National Register of
Historic Places.

Structures and Construction Technology:-

Sustainability Is Integral To The Project, Informing The Design From The Outset. The Pavilion
Employs Rainwater Harvesting (I.E. An On-Site Cistern Captures Runoff And Supplies The
Entire Site’s Irrigation Demand); The Landscape Design Provides For Drought Resistant
Plantings; The Roof Plantings Reduce The Heat Island Effect Which Reduce Demand On
Mechanical Systems In The Enclosed Portion; And, The Mechanical Systems Rely Heavily On
Natural Ventilation.