A pavilion merging nature and futur habitable sustainable architecture
Nestled in the heart of Pollença, Mallorca, the Futur Habitable Pavilion by Aulets Arquitectes explores an innovative approach to architectural design. Designed for the 2025 Futur Habitable program, massive blocks of natural stone act as supports beneath a sprawling canopy of recycled timber pallets. This striking pavilion, elemental yet intriguing, is both an architectural marvel and a statement about sustainable building practices. In this way, it embodies the forward-thinking vision that architects strive to realize.
Merging quarry aesthetics with traditional structures
The pavilion’s stone supports, hewn with visible saw marks and color variations, echo a quarry’s rawness. Each block remains unpolished, emphasizing the material’s extraction origins. This tactile architecture feels almost geological, harmonizing with the lush garden surroundings in Pollença and contributing to the environmentally conscious framework.
Above, the timber canopy constructed from wooden pallets redefines the mundane. Its repetitive slat design reveals its origins while seamlessly integrating into the pavilion’s aesthetic. This fusion of stone and timber showcases a bold use of familiar materials in innovative roles and reinforces the eco-friendly approach.
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A new gateway through Pollença
Positioned across a pedestrian path, the pavilion’s layout acts as a low, expansive gateway. Aligning with a nearby church, it transforms movement through its stone supports into a dynamic experience. Mature trees envelop the structure, blending into the garden and enhancing the pavilion’s organic connection to its environment. This setting perfectly complements the sustainable objective.
This project exemplifies Aulets’ vision for a future shaped by locally sourced and recycled materials. Recognized as a finalist in the 2026 FAD Awards for Ephemeral Interventions, it underscores a commitment to sustainability and innovative architecture, embodying the philosophy of a sustainable future.
Crafting the futur habitable sustainable future with present resources
Each design detail in the Futur Habitable Pavilion proposes a future grounded in simplicity and accessibility. By utilizing what’s immediately available—stone and pallets—Aulets Arquitectes offers a tangible vision for sustainable construction practices. The pavilion stands as both an architectural highlight and an eloquent argument for local solutions in modern design, embracing the sustainable course.
Project specifications
- Name: Futur Habitable Pavilion (Pavelló Futur Habitable)
- Architect: Aulets Architectes | @aulets_arquitectes
- Location: Pollença, Mallorca, Spain
- Context: Futur Habitable, Fira de Pollença 2025
- Year: 2025
- Photography: © Jose Hevia
- Lead Architects: Sebastián Martorell Mateo, Francisco Cifuentes Utrero
- Engineering: Alejandro Bernabeu Ingenieros
- Collaboration: Alejandro Bernabeu
- Contractors: Germans Adrover, Calizas Bibiloni, Calizas Capellá, Jardineria Bisanyes, Bajoket
Sources & Links
Source: designboom.com
Frequently asked questions
What materials are used in the Futur Habitable Pavilion?
The pavilion uses massive blocks of natural stone for support and a sprawling canopy made from recycled timber pallets.
Who are the architects behind the Futur Habitable Pavilion?
The pavilion was designed by Aulets Arquitectes, with Sebastián Martorell Mateo and Francisco Cifuentes Utrero as lead architects.
Where is the Futur Habitable Pavilion located?
The Futur Habitable Pavilion is located in Pollença, Mallorca, Spain.