PARA's Brugge Diptych: A Temporary Pavilion at the 2021 Bruges Triennial
For the Bruges Triennial in 2021, the design firm PARA created the Brugge Diptych, a temporary pavilion situated by a residential canal next to a 15th-century building in a UNESCO World Heritage site. Covering an area of 444 square meters, the pavilion was curated by Susanna Moreira and featured a design team that included Jon Lott, William Smith, and Rachel Coulomb, under the leadership of Lauren McClellan. The pavilion's connection to heritage architecture was captured by photographers Stijn Bollaert, Iwan Baan, and Jasper Vanhet Groenewoud. Completed in 2021, Brugge Diptych illustrates the interaction between temporary constructions and delicate urban settings, emphasizing the balance between preservation and innovation, with its documentation featured in architectural journals.
Key facts
- Brugge Diptych is a temporary pavilion designed for the 2021 Bruges Triennial.
- The pavilion is located along a quiet residential canal in a UNESCO-protected neighborhood.
- It is adjacent to an abandoned 15th-century house.
- The architecture studio PARA is responsible for the design.
- The project area is 444 square meters.
- Susanna Moreira curated the exhibition.
- The design team includes Jon Lott, William Smith, and Rachel Coulomb.
- Photographers Stijn Bollaert, Iwan Baan, and Jasper Vanhet Groenewoud documented the project.
Entities
Artists
- Susanna Moreira
- Jon Lott
- William Smith
- Rachel Coulomb
- Lauren McClellan
- Stijn Bollaert
- Iwan Baan
- Jasper Vanhet Groenewoud
Institutions
- PARA
- Bruges Triennial
- UNESCO
- PARA Project
- Brugge Triennale
Locations
- Bruges
- Belgium
- Brugge