Welsh PavilionA mausoleum design and sanctuary of life

Ryan D. WelshHonors ColloquiumExperiencing Spring Grove

Thursday, August 27, 2009Marcha Hunley

Summer Term 2009

The LandscapeSituated on ¾ of an acre entirely covered by ivy

Sporadic flowering perennials and evergreens dot the groundsMassive slate stepping stones provide access to the pavilion

Overlooks a water feature from the rear porticoThe front portico opens to a vast field

Area of “flat” gravestones

The Pavilion50 feet wide, 100 feet deep, 25 feet tallFoundation composed of steel-reinforced concrete

Surface is tiled in natural slate

Superstructure composed of steel-reinforced concrete Exterior clad with massive “bookended” panels of Italian marble

The Pavilion: Exterior DetailsRoof is an extruded 2 inch think sheet of stainless steelEntrance/rear portico doors are panels of stainless steel

Embossed with images of family experiences

Top 2 feet of superstructure is colored stained glassDesigned with symbols of family beliefs/values

Rear portico is enclosed with a 3 foot stained glass wallImages of nature, primarily water themes

The Pavilion: Interior DetailsInterior is finished in sheets of stainless steelUpper area is reserved for crypts

A section for traditional casket burial (2 rows of 8 chambers on each side)A section for cremation urns (4 X 4 grid on each side)

Lower area contains vacuum sealed bookcasesHolds books, memorabilia, photo albums, etcetera