This multipurpose pavilion and outdoor space is located on the grounds of Locust Grove, an 18th-century farmstead, a national historic monument in Louisville (Kentucky). The building is carefully positioned to minimize its visual impact on the landscape and optimize views of the natural surroundings.

Drawing inspiration from historical buildings in the vicinity, it is built with timber and stone. The wooden beams create a decorative coffered ceiling evoking the sinewy texture of the bark of a black acacia, a tree species that abounds in the area. The main ancillary elements (storage and bathroom) are hidden within the volumes clad in limestone with a spigot pattern.

Fotos cortesía de De Leon & Primmer Architecture Workshop