Sofiya BelovichArchitecture, drawings and writingNew York · 2026000

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The Landing

A kinetic visitor pavilion

Longitudinal section, The Landing
Longitudinal section

A kinetic, fully open visitor pavilion on Governors Island that adapts to prevailing winds and sun position.

The Landing is a multifunctional visitor’s center on Governors Island which challenges the military past of the site. The rotating panels and kinetic nature of the pavilion allow for flexibility in various programming while keeping the space fully open. The project takes full advantage of its geographic location next to the water to maximize use year-around by fully adapting to prevailing winds and sun position. As the first point of entry onto the island, the Landing will become the community’s focal point to welcome visitors and encourage interaction with the Island.

ASite and context

Plan, The Landing
Plan

BDocumentation

Longitudinal section, The Landing
Longitudinal section
Cross section, The Landing
Cross section

CModels

Model, view 1, The Landing
Model, view 1
Model, view 2, The Landing
Model, view 2

DSun and seasons

Fall and spring equinox shadows, The Landing
Fall and spring equinox shadows9 am, 12 pm and 3 pm.
Winter and summer solstice shadows, The Landing
Winter and summer solstice shadows9 am, 12 pm and 3 pm.

EViews

Summer shadow, The Landing
Summer shadow
Summer panel use, The Landing
Summer panel use
Winter panel use, The Landing
Winter panel use

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