Nigerian architect-designer Tosin Oshinowo, founder of cmDesign Atelier (cmD+A), continues her exploration of modernist, minimalist, and sustainable architecture with the Coral Pavilion, located in the Lagos lagoons. The unique feature of this design is its location on a peninsula accessible only by boat from the Nigerian city. The pavilion thus gives the impression of being lost on a deserted island, yet remains within the metropolitan area, serving as a relaxing retreat for a day trip. The indoor-outdoor design takes the equatorial climate into account: it plays with the lines of shadows cast by the sun, provides shelter from the rain with its cantilevered roof, and allows a refreshing breeze to filter through. Color also plays a significant role: the white of the structure, the coral pink of the ground, the turquoise blue of the pool, and the olive green of the furniture evoke the lush natural surroundings. An idyllic space, bordered by palm trees, far from the urban frenzy.
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