Cempasúchil Pavilion: A Temporary Meeting Space by COLAR Colectivo de Arquitectura

The Cempasúchil Pavilion, designed by COLAR Colectivo de Arquitectura, is a temporary installation in Tulancingo, Mexico, created to provide shade and shelter for a four-day period. Curated by Valentina Díaz, the project covers 36 square meters and was completed in 2025. The pavilion is organized around a single shared table, encouraging informal encounters and collective occupation throughout the day. The design team includes lead architects Santiago Constantino, Max Animas, Roberto Marroquín, Mateo Torres, and Paulina Animas, with technical support from Priscila Aguilar. The structure is built with materials from Ternium and documented by photographer Edgar García. The project explores architecture as a temporal act of spatial organization, going beyond functional requirements to foster social interaction. The pavilion serves as a gathering place where diverse groups come together, highlighting the role of temporary structures in urban and communal settings.