Project Statement

The Werner Pool and Pavilion completes the final phase of a multiyear collaboration centered around a historic residence. Beginning in 2012 with the addition of a guest house inspired by the functions of a traditional carriage house, each intervention has worked to extend the presence of the original home while supporting new forms of outdoor occupation over time. Years later, the client returned to expand the backyard through the addition of a pool and open-air pavilion that would strengthen the site’s sense of retreat continuing the architectural evolution across the property.
The pavilion is defined by a thin floating roof and cedar-clad perimeter walls that establish a shaded threshold between the residence and the pool. Rather than functioning as a standalone object within the yard, the structure organizes the surrounding outdoor spaces through shade, enclosure, and movement. Open edges allow the pavilion to extend towards the pool, the backyard, and the ball court, reinforcing its role as a connective element within the larger site.
Material selections reinforce continuity across the site. Cedar fencing and wall surfaces draw from elements already present within previous additions, allowing the pavilion to feel embedded within the gradual evolution of the property. Restrained detailing and a lightweight roof structure emphasize openness and spatial continuity rather than formal expression.
The project unifies the backyard into a more cohesive sequence of spaces, establishing a setting that supports gathering, retreat, and everyday use through subtle architectural intervention.