Woven 2026: Biodegradable Pavilion in Spain Landscape

Atelier DARN has unveiled Woven, a temporary architectural pavilion that explores the continuous cycles of transformation, decay, and regeneration through a structure created entirely from nature-based materials. The project is situated within the Les Gavarres landscape in Girona, Spain.

The pavilion is constructed using approximately 700 modular components produced via 3D printing, utilizing a biodegradable filament made from miscanthus combined with wood. These components interlock to form a woven structure that rises from the forest floor toward surrounding trees. Notably, the entire assembly requires no glue, rope, or synthetic binding materials.

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Drawing inspiration from the growth patterns of climbing plants and vines, Atelier DARN's design team relies on the surrounding vegetation for structural support. As local plants gradually cover the pavilion, the structure blends into its environment before eventually weathering and decomposing, treating architecture as an evolving process that merges with the landscape.

Individual modules reference Catalan architecture with their cross-shaped cross-sections, inspired by the columns of the Barcelona Pavilion. This four-directional geometry enables the pieces to connect and extend. Created by design team members Peker Ayan, Simay Çağ, and Bilge Kobak, the pavilion is featured in the 9th edition of the Art & Gavarres International Land Art Festival 2026.

Source: designboom