Life After the Cultural Pavilions in Colombia: Circular Approach Strategies for Extending Useful Life Cycles and The Social Potential of Re-use

Abstract

Pavilions are temporary structures designed for large events and experimentation spaces, which have seen technical developments and shown cultural representations on a global scale. However, given their life cycles and the lineal production model in which they are made, their dismantling tends to mean wasted materials and wasted re-use potential. In Colombia, pavilions are recognized as an accessible and adaptable opportunity for expanding cultural presence in different contexts. Based on this premise, this investigation uses design strategies developed in the 2018-2023 Yemail Arquitectura study aimed at extending the life cycle of temporary projects, from conception to re-use.

Keywords

• cultural pavilions
• temporary architecture
• circular economy
• strategies of re-use