Masonry Magazine June 1973 Page. 26
Although created as an industry exhibit for just four days, Pavilion '73 lives on. It was the subject of an entire issue of NCMA's monthly PICTORIAL magazine; several publications in the building materials and architectural fields have featured the Pavilion editorially; and a release and photographs on the Pavilion distributed to leading newspapers over the country have been widely used. But best of all, the Pavilion will live on to serve a worthy humanitarian cause. It was donated to the Sunland Training Center for retarded children south of Miami where it will be used as a showcase for the flowers and plants the children grow and sell.
Noted architect Paul Rudolph designed the split sawtooth unit shown in this handsome wall especially for Pavilion '73. The craggy, uneven surface of the unit contrasted with smooth recesses and returns provides dramatic differences from the various angles viewed.
Another renowned architect, Paul Rudolph, FAIA of New York City, also played a prominent role in the Pavilion picture. He designed a brand new unit especially for the Pavilion which proved to be a popular focal point in the display. Mr. Rudolph had earlier designed customized concrete masonry units such as the split fluted and round fluted block which are seen in numerous buildings over the country today. Equally enthusiastic, Mr. Rudolph said, "Concrete block is now out of the workhorse stage. Frank Lloyd Wright and a few others have used with imagination the great variety of concrete masonry wall units which the manufacturers have given us. Now the manufacturer makes available to the architect a masonry wall material which will serve the usual skin function of the building and, in addition, present an interesting facade. The inherent flexibility of customized concrete masonry has put a unique tool in our hands and the results already indicate that this material can be more meaningful in the total concept of building design."
The Pavilion interior was just as exciting in warmth and eye appeal to illustrate customized concrete masonry's unique talent as a masonry material for the total environment.
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June, 1973