Mines to Vines Pavilion

50Location: Quang Tri, Vietnam

Program: Inspired by nature and the ancient wisdom of the Five Elements, the Mines to Vines Pavilion celebrates the work of Roots of Peace and hopes to help restore the once thriving agricultural communities that have been devastated by the injustice of land mines for decades. Planned for the Province of Quang Tri, Vietnam, the Pavilion honors the place, the community, the purpose and the culture that it strives to serve.  The design process afforded opportunities to explore how architecture could enhance our perception of and connection to nature in order to inspire a more conscious awareness of the bearing that our actions have on our planet and its brethren.