LIN Architecture has returned to rural China's Jiangsu Province with an update to its previous “space experiment” into ergonomics, proxemics, and human behavior titled simply Wooden Pavilion #2.

Personal space, a respite into which individuals have the bandwith to contemplate life’s private moments, and the juxtaposed desires to incubate social interactions and create a functional unifier of community form the purpose of the 50-square-meter (538-square-foot) pavilion all based on human scale.

At a glance, its interior, defined by dramatic vantage points and radical geometries, would make an ideal backdrop for photographers and filmmakers alike. LIN wanted something more than just aesthetically pleasing: They searched for an answer to “macroscopic urban problems” that beset the small Jiangsu province village, they wanted something sumptuous, something that was unique to the environment, something that can heal. 

Per the architects: “Previously, there was a long-standing lack of pleasant and functional public spaces in the surrounding villages. Wooden Pavilion #2 not only creates a dialogue with the traditional architectural forms of the village but also serves the local residents who, in their leisure time, can communicate and enjoy the harmonious relationship between the architectural space and its surrounding nature.”

This newest pavilion is rendered in a brilliant cardinal red and has become useful as a magnet for outside interest following its completion in January.

“The theoretical nature of the social relationship between space and people is illustrated by the villagers' actual use of the building, which becomes an important public space node to stimulate the vitality of the surrounding community. In addition, Wooden Pavilion #2 has become a must-see destination for tourists, becoming a significant and important part of the rural economy.”

LIN’s second effort expands on a nearly identical structure that was realized in December. Research and material support for Wood Pavilion #2 came from RAC Studio. Additional project images can be viewed below.