Eames Pavilion System: Modular Architecture by Kettal and Eames Office
Kettal has collaborated with the Eames Office to launch the Eames Pavilion System, an innovative architectural approach inspired by Charles and Ray Eames. This new system, developed after thorough examination of their extensive archives, transforms the fundamental design principles from their homes into a versatile, modular framework featuring lightweight aluminum structures and customizable façade panels. It is designed to accommodate various types of buildings, from intimate garden studios to larger residential and cultural spaces, highlighting adaptability for diverse settings and lifestyles. This initiative reinforces the Eameses' lasting impact on architecture and their belief in creating flexible, functional environments.
Key facts
- Kettal developed the Eames Pavilion System in collaboration with the Eames Office.
- The system is based on extensive archival research of Charles and Ray Eames' residential projects.
- It consists of lightweight aluminium frames, interchangeable façade panels, and flexible enclosure elements.
- The system can create compact garden studios, larger residential buildings, and cultural buildings.
- It is designed to adapt to different sites, climates, and ways of living.
- The Eames House is one of modernism's most recognisable buildings.
- The Eameses' architectural practice focused on prefabrication and modular construction.
- The Pavilion System reflects the Eameses' belief that 'the rigidity of the system is responsible for the free use of the space.'
Entities
Artists
- Charles Eames
- Ray Eames
Institutions
- Kettal
- Eames Office