Aluminum garden pavilion EAMES PAVILION SYSTEM

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Overview
The Eames Pavilion System is a modular architectural system developed by Eames Office in collaboration with Kettal. Inspired by the structural logic and human-centered design of Charles and Ray Eames, the system translates domestic typologies into a configurable, industrialized building kit suitable for contemporary architecture.

Key Concepts
The system relies on a limited set of repeatable components that combine to generate diverse buildings:

• regular structural frames defining a design grid
• façade panels and infill elements that attach to the frames
• prefabricated room modules and panel types enabling interior and exterior configurations

Design Intent
Combining industrial precision with domestic scale, the pavilions offer open volumes optimized for comfort within compact footprints. Exposed connections and careful detailing express the construction logic, while material and color compositions enable varied architectural expressions.

Applications
The system supports multiple typologies: outdoor and indoor pavilions, meeting rooms, studios, small residential units and adaptable commercial or hospitality spaces. Configurations can be tailored for temporary or permanent installations.

Development & Technical Evolution
Based on archival research—drawings, models and correspondence—the system adapts historic Eames typologies to contemporary requirements using modern materials and technical solutions:

• aluminum structural frames
• improved insulated façade systems and contemporary envelope details
• integration capacity for building services and modern technologies

Availability & Scope
The Eames Pavilion System has been developed for worldwide installation. Eames Office and Kettal provide planning information and imagery for multiple configurations and use cases to support architects and specifiers.

Images & Credits
Site and archival imagery credited to Eames Office, LLC (© Eames Office, LLC, 2026).

Specifications / Technical details

• System name: Eames Pavilion System
• Designers: Charles and Ray Eames; developed with Eames Office and Kettal
• Primary elements: structural frames, façade panels, room modules
• Primary materials: modernized aluminum framing, insulated façade systems
• Applications: outdoor pavilion, indoor pavilion/meeting room, studio, residential and commercial installations
• Availability: developed for worldwide installation
• Visual / archival credits: Eames Office, LLC (images on site credited 2026)