Architects from across North America were invited to submit design proposals for a contemporary vision of a traditional architecture type - the garden pavilion. The winning designs will be constructed and will "land" on Philbrook grounds as a six-month open-air exhibit, allowing audiences of all ages to explore and experience architecture-as-art in the landscape. The project will highlight Philbrook Gardens with structures that are in harmony with the landscape, introduce audiences to a variety of contemporary architectural forms, demonstrate that good design can be both affordable and friendly to the environment and enhance public awareness of promising, emerging architects.

Originally posted 3/31/2005

UPDATE: The Archinect Image Gallery features some nice images of the installed designs.

The participating firms are:

• della valle + bernheimer design, llp
• designsubset
• Lyn Rice Architects
• MADE
• MITNICK RODDIER HICKS