election hut
location: Gothenburg
year: 2026
collaborators: Cornelia Möller
status: competition win, in progress
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Reuse in architecture is often an unsung hero. While the need for it is greater than ever, it is all too often dismissed as logistically and economically unfeasible. Circularity must be prioritized and become a fundamental prerequisite for good architecture.
The door is ajar, but it needs to be thrown wide open.
(To) Open Doors is a flexible pavilion where reclaimed elements serve as both a cornerstone of the architectural concept and a symbol of the ingenuity required to pave the way for reuse.
The door is ajar, but it needs to be thrown wide open.
(To) Open Doors is a flexible pavilion where reclaimed elements serve as both a cornerstone of the architectural concept and a symbol of the ingenuity required to pave the way for reuse.
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The pavilion consists of 14 doors arranged around a 3x3x3 meter cube. Here, the door functions not only as an entrance but as a table, bench, stage, awning, and bulletin board. (To) Open Doors encourages playfulness with the unconventional, fostering a dialogue on what is required to make reuse the industry standard. How innovative can we be with what we already have?
The door itself is a powerful symbol of change, choice, security, and identity. While the pavilion is active, children and young people will be invited to write their thoughts on the climate directly onto the doors. It becomes a cube voicing the concerns of the younger generation regarding the crisis threatening their future. In this way, the pavilion itself becomes an active participant in the discussion.
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The structure is easily assembled and withstands all weather due to its rigid form, as a consequence the pavilion will be heavy and therefore need truck transportation. All doors will be lockable creating flexible storage for all needs and purposes. After disassembly, the doors still function as doors but can also be considered artworks, arguably adding value to an already reused building element.
We need to open the door for reuse in architecture and (To) Open Doors is a step in the right direction.
We need to open the door for reuse in architecture and (To) Open Doors is a step in the right direction.
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