UNFOLD Pavilion: Demountable Fan-Shaped Aluminum Structure by Unknown Surface Studio
Unknown Surface Studio has designed UNFOLD, a demountable exhibition pavilion for Aluframe in Bangkok, Thailand. The fan-shaped aluminum structure rethinks temporary architecture through circular material life cycles, using modular warehouse rack systems that can be fully disassembled and returned to industrial use. Photographed by Rungkit Charoenwat, the pavilion transforms industrial storage logic into a public 'Living Material Library,' with layered aluminum profiles providing structure, shading, and display surfaces. Every connection is designed for disassembly, ensuring steel elements return to factory storage and aluminum components re-enter recycling systems. The project challenges the notion of disposable temporary architecture by proposing a regenerative system where materials continuously circulate beyond the event.
Key facts
- UNFOLD is a demountable exhibition pavilion designed by Unknown Surface Studio for Aluframe.
- The pavilion is located in Bangkok, Thailand.
- It uses a fan-shaped layered configuration inspired by aluminum storage systems.
- The primary steel framework is adapted from Aluframe's existing modular warehouse rack system.
- Every connection is designed for disassembly, allowing the pavilion to be dismantled after the exhibition.
- Steel elements will return to the factory for continued use as storage infrastructure.
- Aluminum components are designed for continuous reuse or recycling.
- The project was photographed by Rungkit Charoenwat.
Entities
Artists
- Unknown Surface Studio
Institutions
- Aluframe
- designboom
Locations
- Bangkok
- Thailand