Open-Air Pavilion at Winning Competition Entry for the Belvedere Civic Core by Charlottesville Commercial Architect.

Belvedere Town Center

A place that harmonizes with the landscape, where visitors can enjoy views of nature. A place cultivating community through indoor and outdoor living.

Modern Community Center in Charlottesville Virginia and Winning Competition Entry shows Open-Air Pavilion, Green Roofs and Common Courtyard is Design by Charlottesville, VA Architect.

The concept for this winning entry for the Charlottesville Belvedere Civic Core competition is that of a true “belvedere” — the literal Italian translation of “beautiful view.”

Charlottesville architects Allison Ewing and Chris Hays’ award-winning competition entry includes 21,000 SF of mixed-uses with a “Great Hall” as anchor. The modern design for the hall Hall includes a multi-purpose open-air pavilion intended for meetings, performances, camp activities or weddings. Complementary commercial components including a post office, restaurant, café, wine shop and a Montessori school.