Laguna Gloria Moody Pavilions
Trahan Architects
Austin, TX
DMD Weathering Steel
2019
The new Arrival Garden at Moody Pavilions marks a pivotal phase in the Contemporary Austin’s master plan. As a precursor to a broader architectural vision, this space fuses architectural finesse with a streamlined pedestrian entry from West 35th Street, positioning itself as an integrated architectural and landscape experience.
Central to this composition is the interplay of vertical steel planes and steel and glass pavilions that coalesce into an inviting journey through outdoor terraces. The weathering steel provided by Dissimilar Metal Design lends an understated and timeless character to the Moody Pavilions. These steel panels have a subtle protective patina that imbues them with a rustic, natural palette.
Photography by Daniil Shakhov | ARKO and diagrams courtesy of Trahan. Read more about the project at Trahan Architects
Recognition
- American Architecture Award, The Chicago Athenaeum, 2022
- Architecture MasterPrize, Honorable Mention, Cultural Architecture, 2020
- International Architecture Award, The Chicago Athenaeum, 2020
- AIA Louisiana, Merit Award, 2019
- AIA Louisiana, Member’s Choice Award, 2019
- Award of Excellence for Analysis and Planning, Boston Society of Landscape Architects, 2017
