The architects positioned the pavilion to serve as a gateway between an active part of the park, where playing fields dominate, and the less active, more natural eastern end. Photo by Carolyn Brown.
Carlsson used the same materials and timber sizes indoors and out to maintain a unified character throughout the pavilion.
Quintessa Winery has a commitment to creating modern architecture that complements rather than competes with the landscape.
"You don't even want to be in New Orleans in August with the air-conditioning on," McKay says. "The openness and shade of the pavilion fit well with the surroundings, though, and when a breeze comes through, you're fine."Photo by Frank Doering.