Faros Beach Pavilion

The pavilion was designed as a stand-alone structure, that can be quickly assembled on a beach, and provide all facilities suitable for bathers, in a simple and compact package. The structure accommodates changing rooms, showers and toilets, as well as a vending area and a basic kitchen for drinks and snack preparation. It provides a covered deck, intended as a seating area.

The whole structure sits on pile foundaions, so the pavilion is raised from the sand. Instead of fully engaging with the site, it hovers above it. A steel frame is built up from the foundations, and the interior is enclosed with sandwich metal panels. The seating deck is shaded with aluminium louvres.

The mayor of Paphos requested the design for a pavilion at the Faros (lighthouse) beach. The project ended up being a stand-alone piece that could just as easily be set up on any beach, or other outdoor area, to provide these basic facilities. This has already been considered by people in the municipality. The success of the first one wil determine whether we will see more of these.