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Hall of Great Compassion Timber Pavilion

PrizeHonorable Mention in Architectural Design / Cultural Architecture
Firm LocationSingapore, Singapore
Project locationSingapore
CompanyArchideas Design
Lead ArchitectKew Xun Long
Design TeamHo Poh Kong
ClientKong Meng San Phor Kark See Monastery

The Pavilion, located at the entrance of Singapore's largest Buddhist temple, Kong Meng San Phor Kark See Monastery, greets visitors with a series of ascending timber roof structures and a renovated Hall of Great Compassion. This project was meticulously designed to exude a sense of delight and grandeur while preserving the temple's cultural heritage with a contemporary twist. Comprising of three simply supported canopies that span over 40 meters and cover an area of over 1500sqm, the pavilion is crafted from sustainable Glulam timber, lightweight ETFE roof coverings, and concrete columns.