The project was a collaborative effort between the East Midlands Development Agency, Lincoln City Council, and the University of Lincoln. It involved creating two pavilions that serve as exhibition spaces and work areas for artists. These pavilions are situated in Greestone Park, an area of historical significance near a Victorian garden temple and a grade 1 listed cathedral wall.
The challenge was to design contemporary exhibition and studio spaces that blend harmoniously with the park's historic landscape. Extensive research led to innovative outcomes, with the buildings' design emphasizing a connection to the natural surroundings. Monolithic plinths were created to give the impression of timeless foundations, while the buildings themselves were designed to be lightweight and ephemeral.
Both pavilions feature large openings that offer captivating views of the landscape, and untreated cedar cladding allows the structures to harmonize with the changing seasons. Building one, known as the Pavilion in the Park, was shortlisted for the RIBA EM Awards in 2004 and was featured in the RIBA Architecture Review East Midlands. Building two, named the Anti-Monument, was submitted for the RIBA EM Awards in 2007
Photographs by Andrew Weekes