Erlanger House Pavillion

Solo Project | 2023 | Urbana, IL

A unique pavilion design aimed at heightening the experience of the Erlanger House, a house in Urbana used to house guest lecturers and professors. It transforms an unused backyard into a new focal point for residents and guests alike. The design offers an indoor seating area as well.

Skills Exercised: AutoCAD, Illustrator, Rhino, Hand drawing, Modeling, Site surveying

FINAL BOARD

PHYSICAL MODEL

PROCESS

The Erlanger House Pavilion required unique care, as it is an addition to an already existing building. This put many constraints on the project in terms of square footage and design limitations. The constraints encouraged creative problem-solving, resulting in a space that not only retains important parts of the original building but also enhances the overall aesthetic and usability of the property.

E-1027 PRECEDENT STUDY

Study was performed on the E-1027 house by Eileen Gray. A variety of drawings, diagrams, and even a model were produced, furthering the understanding of the house and its successful elements.

SITE ANALYSIS

Existing Erlanger House was visited and analyzed in depth. Class split into groups to gather exact dimensions of the house, which were then used to create to-scale hand drawings.

First Floor

West Elevation

North Elevation

South Elevation

PAVILION DESIGN

Using what was learned in both the precedent study and site analysis, the pavilion was designed in Rhino. Though some elements were kept constant throughout the design process, many were replaced or changed to improve the result.