An architectural experiment in material composites using reclaimed paper, this installation served as a bold, colorful canopy and respite from the sun. A composition of blended paper, water, and pigment was sprayed onto lattices of natural rope, hardening into rigid, self-supporting structures that were diverted from the waste stream. Unlike fiberglass or carbon fiber composites that are polymer based, the Pavilion contained no toxic materials; it could be recycled or composted after the two-week run of the festival.
R&D Award, Architect Magazine (2015)