The 3R Pavilion Design | Patel-Vadodaria

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From the architect. The 3R Pavilion Design in Ahmedabad explores the opportunities of reducing, reusing and recycling of materials in buildings.The clients wanted us to develop a multi-purpose area adjoining a swimming pool. They wanted to use unconventional materials and were even OK if the structure failed!

We based our approach on the 3R principles: Reducing, Reusing and Recycling of materials.

The amount of steel and concrete was reduced by using filler slabs with earthen pots that were made by a local potter. Unburnt bricks comprising of surkhi waste and ceramic waste lime mortar were used for masonry. Waste stone chips were sourced for in-situ terrazzo flooring and reclaimed beer bottles were reused as fillers in walls together with pallet wood from the packaging industry.

Double glazing and over-deck insulation were provided to reduce heat gain. The structure was designed to accommodate all existing trees.