The design of the Rotary Pavilion is a celebration of Lincoln’s four seasons. “If you look up into the dome, around a column structure, the south side is the summer, and the north is the winter. As you go around each of the panels, due south is the heat of summer. As you come around to the west, you’re coming to fall,” Jeff explains. The pavilion’s structure is based on four tree trunks, with the canopy above reflecting the oak trees. Each branch of the oak trees represents the four seasons – with dense foliage in summer and falling leaves in autumn.
This thoughtful design ensures that the pavilion is not just a shelter but a visual narrative of the changing seasons in Lincoln. The shading varies with each season, creating a dynamic and engaging experience for visitors.
When it came to producing the intricate laser-cut panels for the pavilion, Jeff turned to TMCO. “At that point in time, laser cutting was still fairly new. We worked with TMCO to explore the capabilities and what we could cut into the metal,” he recalls. This collaboration was crucial in translating the intricate designs into reality.
TMCO’s expertise in laser cutting, bending, and powder coating was instrumental. “It became evident that whatever we could draw, TMCO could create,” Jeff says. “They imported our designs into a CAD file, provided the details in terms of tolerances and structure, and helped work out the details like pop rivets.” Jeff visited TMCO several times to see the panels being cut, bent, and powder coated, ensuring that the final product met the highest standards.
Installed during the 2005 renovation, the Rotary Pavilion has become a focal point of the Sunken Gardens. Originally intended as a picnic shelter, the pavilion was reimagined as a gateway to the garden, providing a main entry point that enhances accessibility and serves as a visual anchor. “We wanted to provide, in the big picture, a way for everyone to get into the garden through one main entry. That’s what’s really made it iconic,” Jeff notes.
Over the years, the pavilion has taken on a life of its own, appearing in postcards, videos, and various highlights of Lincoln. “It’s become an emblem of the garden and part of the culture of Lincoln. It’s amazing to see the different aspects it’s shown in. It’s incredibly personal for me as the designer, but it lives for Lincoln,” he reflects.
The Rotary Pavilion marked the beginning of a long and fruitful partnership between the designer and TMCO. “Over the past 20 years, we’ve worked with them on all kinds of projects,” says Jeff. The collaboration has continued to thrive, with TMCO’s talent and accessibility playing a key role in realizing various creative visions.
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