Hawthorne Learning Pavilion
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Community Projects | Hawthorne PAC Learning Pavilion
Location | Hawthorne Elementary School, Bozeman, MT
Materials | Eight concrete sonotubes for the pavilion foundation, plate steel for the baseplates and radius arcs, hollow structural tube steel for the columns, braces, trusses, rafters and bench structure, bar steel for the vertical truss struts, 12 gauge sheet steel for the roofing, tiger wood for the bench seating.
Design Intent |The narrative of the pavilion begins with a spiral—an evolving form that originates from a central point and ascends in continuous motion. This symbolizes the growth and progress we, as parents, wish for our children to embody in their education and lives.
Initially inspired by the mathematician Archimedes and his explorations of the spiral, the design evolved into a two-point spiral, emphasizing a continuous upward movement. The eight columns and braces rotate inward, guiding the eye toward the tallest column, while the roof rafters form a radial pattern around the center. The spiral form is reinforced and varied throughout the pavilion’s design, creating a dynamic and cohesive structure.
At the student scale, a spiral bench defines a three-dimensional space for learning, performance, and interaction, further enhancing the pavilion’s purpose as a place of growth and inspiration.
Location | Hawthorne Elementary School, Bozeman, MT
Materials | Eight concrete sonotubes for the pavilion foundation, plate steel for the baseplates and radius arcs, hollow structural tube steel for the columns, braces, trusses, rafters and bench structure, bar steel for the vertical truss struts, 12 gauge sheet steel for the roofing, tiger wood for the bench seating.
Design Intent |The narrative of the pavilion begins with a spiral—an evolving form that originates from a central point and ascends in continuous motion. This symbolizes the growth and progress we, as parents, wish for our children to embody in their education and lives.
Initially inspired by the mathematician Archimedes and his explorations of the spiral, the design evolved into a two-point spiral, emphasizing a continuous upward movement. The eight columns and braces rotate inward, guiding the eye toward the tallest column, while the roof rafters form a radial pattern around the center. The spiral form is reinforced and varied throughout the pavilion’s design, creating a dynamic and cohesive structure.
At the student scale, a spiral bench defines a three-dimensional space for learning, performance, and interaction, further enhancing the pavilion’s purpose as a place of growth and inspiration.
The project narrative is a spiral as a form which inspires continual upward growth. "The sky's the limit for a student with a Hawthorne Elementary Education. This is illustrated by the 5th grade graduation ceremony and rocket launch."