The new freestanding restroom pavilion, integrated within the existing outdoor exhibit area and surrounded by a new garden landscape of native plantings and boulders, provides a counterpoint to the historic science center, forging a new identity while reinforcing the importance of the site. 

Three geometric volumes, connected under a single roof that opens to the sky through an oculus, surround a central exterior courtyard. While the angular form alludes to The Lawrence’s architecture, the color and thin CLT roofs that rest lightly atop the grounded volumes contrast with the heavy concrete architecture of the science center. Continuous clerestory windows illuminate the exposed CLT roof panels and provide the warmth of natural light. The open pavilion structure offers lines of sight for parents and a welcoming atmosphere for children to roam, reinforcing the sense of discovery that is the spirit of The Lawrence Hall of Science.