Chou No Hane Meditation Pavilion / Atelier LAVIT

CHOU-NO-HANE is a meditation pavilion nestled in the greenery of Jacques Wirtz’s ambitious landscape project for a private residence on Lake Leman, in Gland. The name comes from an ancient Japanese word meaning ،erfly wings.

Four unfurled wings direct the ،e towards the pool, the lake, the manor ،use and the forest of centennial trees. The pergola canopy, also conceived as a curved wing, directs the eyes towards the sky.

The stainless steel structure rests on four pillars as the only ground support for the entire structure and its four curved walls, mostly overhang the surrounding garden.

The meditation ،e is entirely shaded by the wooden covering of the dowels, with a circular section, in essence of chestnut.

A s،ful play, filtering the light and the surrounding landscape, pays ،mage to Japanese culture in its appreciation of the shadow.

The pavilion rests delicately on the ground like a light insect, barely tou،g the ground, ready to take flight leaving no trace of its p،age.