This pavilion reimagines Conservatory Water in Central Park through the lens of chaos theory, challenging the rigid symmetry and human-centric design laid out by Olmsted.  Surrounded by curated landscapes, statues, and a concrete pond base, the site operates as a controlled, overly formalized environment—offering limited ecological or modal flexibility. The existing hierarchy between humans, ducks, pond flora, and recreational model boaters is stark, especially considering the lack of protection or habitat for non-human users.

This pavilion introduces calculated disruption, using chaos not as randomness, but as a system of interconnection, self-organization, and ecological resilience. Inspired by the littoral zone—where land and water intermingle—the design consists of wooden beams (ranging from 2’x2’ to 4’x4’), purpose-built for various site modalities.  These include duck nesting boxes, aquatic planters for native vegetation like pondweed, climbing notches for visitors, and a submerged boat launch.

Constructed from Douglas fir glulam, greenheart wood, marine glass, and Greensteel connectors, the pavilion blends into the protective basin of Conservatory Water while offering new forms of access and interaction.  The system fosters shared use between ducks, plants, and people—blurring land/water boundaries and breaking human exclusivity.

This pavilion acts as a multilinear nexus, a meeting point where ecological modalities, spatial hierarchies, and sensory experiences are equalized.  The pavilion doesn't impose order, but cultivates an environment where design and ecology adapt together.