Event pavilion – Zimbabwe German Society

PARTNER
Zimbabwe German Society/Goethe Zentrum Harare
studio*k ARCHITECTURE

LOCATION
Harare, Zimbabwe

COMMUNITY
German students, art and culture enthusiasts

PHASE

DURATION
2020 – 2022

ARCHITECTURE
Further information on the architecture of the rewarded event pavilion and the doctoral research activities of our founder Kristina Ziadeh.

The Goethe Zentrum Harare/Zimbabwe German Society planned a new event pavilion in the garden of its Zimbabwean headquarters in the capital city, Harare. The long-existing gazebo, a traditional Zimbabwean roof structure made of wooden supports and a wooden roof structure with a thatched roof, had to be dismantled due to structural defects.

The newly constructed pavilion on this site provides space for evening events such as concerts and readings. During the day, it provides an expanded space for the language school, allowing regular classes as well as conferences and workshops to be held. A roof terrace offers additional elevated views of the grounds and can be integrated into the events during performances.

The pavilion contributes to the ability of various teaching and learning formats to take place in diverse spaces both internally and externally. When opened to the community, residents, and visitors of Harare, the pavilion provides a protected space that expands and enriches the city’s cultural offerings.