The Pavilion Earth / Studio Sangath project was developed based on two distinct yet interconnected conditions: the Level of Earth and the Level of Sky.
The Level of Earth is integrated with the natural slope of the terrain and houses the most intimate areas of the residence. This level was designed as a massive structure deeply connected to the ground, intentionally facing inward and possessing a strong tactile appeal. The use of pigmented concrete gives this layer a perception of solidity and depth, accentuating its connection to the earth. Family spaces and bedrooms are located in this more reserved and introspective environment, where the architecture seems to emerge from the soil itself rather than being imposed upon it.
In direct contrast, the Level of Sky was conceived as a structure marked by lightness. A vast horizontal slab projects over the landscape, supported by slender metal columns and concrete walls. This level should not be seen merely as a traditional enclosed floor, but rather as a wide veranda, a continuous covered platform intended for social activities, gatherings, and landscape observation.
The use of glass allows the boundaries between the internal and external space to dissolve, while adjacent verandas extend the living areas directly into the natural scenery. The two levels present deliberately opposite characteristics: the Level of Earth is characterized by being solid, closed, and rooted, whereas the Level of Sky is light, open, and suspended.
The union of these elements defines the structural section of the house. One level embraces the earth, while the other ascends towards the sky, allowing the landscape to flow between and around the structures. Thus, the architecture manifests less as a fixed building on the ground and more as an interaction between two primary states—earth and sky, weight and lightness, enclosure and openness.
