An Open System For Outdoors
Historically, the pavilion has been seen as a chance to embrace the comfort of indoor design, in the beauty of the outdoors. A pavilion is a place to relax, socialise, gather and admire the outdoor environment from the comfort of a light, shaded structure. The Kettal PH1 Pavilion series is the contemporary designer answer to this iconic way to appreciate the outdoors in comfort.
Designed by Kettal Studio with architectural engineering and technology in mind, the PH1 is a variable pavilion system able to be employed across varying landscapes, architectural situations and environments. With a minimal structure, the pavilions serve as stripped back, relaxed spaces with a naturalist aesthetic and open spaces that flow freely into each other. Light shines through unimpeded, sight lines offer unhindered views of the surrounds, and the light structure is suitable to any contemporary space.
The concept is characterised by a sense of simplicity and design sincerity in its structural elements. The aluminium frame can be teamed with over forty covers that define indoor and outdoor spaces – a variable functionality that carries over from aesthetics to design.
“When designing, I was thinking of a complete open system that gives architects the tools to finish the product,” says Antonio Navarro, Design Manager at Kettal. He continues, “It’s a profile that has all the connections inside. You can put a water feature to make a shower, or you can take the water from the roof. You can add electricity to allow you to plug things in, or use it for the louvres and lighting.”
He adds, “This is why you can have different scales and materials for the structure; you can have wood, stone, fabric, doors or panels… you have all the tools necessary to align with your project.”
When you think of outdoor living, cooking often isn’t far behind. The kitchen options available for the PH1 Pavilions bring a sense of homeliness and practicality to the structures, while also serving as a reminder of the true intent – to act as a place that combines the coming together of people, of socialising, and of admiration of the surrounding environment.
Sporting a clean-cut rectangular aluminium frame, the kitchen module’s moveable front panels are available in teak or aluminium while its worktop is available in teak wood, grey stoneware or white marble. The kitchen module can be connected to the water and power line via its back panel when it’s resting against a wall, or via its base panel, when it functions as an island.
In Singapore, Kettal is available fromXtra and P5.