Impermanence
Abu Dhabi Art Pavilion Prize 2021 WinnerNovember 2021
In collaboration with Jennifer Tsai and Roudhah Al Mazrouei
with mentors Goffredo Puccetti, Felix Beck, and Matt Karau
Impermanence is an iconic, fully sustainable pop-up structure that is designed to completely disappear after it is used. In order to achieve this goal, it uses only ready-made and recyclable materials: reused scaffolding, and “living” canvas that will receive a second life by being transformed into tote bags, wallets, and other merchandise. The structure encourages participation from the visitor by allowing people to take a piece of the pavilion home with them. The pavilion was designed and built over the span of 5 months, with a total budget of 41,000 USD.
“The most sustainable temporary pavilion is one that truly disappears after it is used.”
Technical Specifications
Area - 100 m2Budget - 150,000 AED (40,000 USD)
Materials - Scaffolding, Canvas
Lifespan - 2 weeks
In the Media
︎︎︎ BluPrint Philippines︎︎︎ Vogue Arabia
︎︎︎ Abu Dhabi Art
︎︎︎ NYU Abu Dhabi
︎︎︎ NYUAD Design