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VAMOS’ competition entry for a temporary pavilion for the
Feria del Libro Book Fair in Madrid proposes using letters as the building
blocks for the structure. Just as letters are constructive by nature, they form
the shell of the book pavilion.
The letters are drawn from Federico Garcia Lorca’s quotation,
“La poesia es algo que anda por las calles.” The letters are rearranged to
perform structurally and scaled to provide appropriate openings for people to
comfortably enter the pavilion as necessary. The lecture hall, bookstore and
other necessary program functions are housed within the shell.
The
letters are designed to be constructed from a special biodegradable foam
typically used for book packaging and shipping. These foam panels are to be encased in a clear sealant and are meant to
last only for the short life of the pavilion (2 weeks). When they have served
their purpose the pavilion itself is to be cut up and its foam used to ship the
books back to their destinations. Any leftover foam can then be wet down and
washed away as harmless starch.