TŁO Translates Polish Sobota into Solar Canopy for Concéntrico 2026
In June 2026, Logroño, Spain, will host its twelfth Concéntrico festival, featuring a unique temporary structure called Los Sábados, crafted by the Warsaw-based design firm TŁO. Inspired by the Polish sobota, a traditional pilgrim shelter, this canopy is designed to provide relief from heat. Constructed using reclaimed insulated panels and new wood, it is supported by steel rods that ensure the integrity of nearby historic buildings. Located adjacent to an old tobacco factory, the installation includes seating made from local stone kerbs. After the event, all metal elements will be stored and the stone kerbs returned to the municipal depot.
Key facts
- TŁO installed Los Sábados for Concéntrico 2026 in Logroño, Spain.
- The canopy is inspired by the Polish sobota, a pilgrim shelter.
- Timber slats include reclaimed structural insulated panels and new wood.
- Structure uses compression-mounted steel braces without wall anchors.
- Checkerboard shadow pattern moves with the sun.
- Stone kerbs from municipal depot serve as seating.
- Title Los Sábados means Saturdays in Spanish, a wordplay on sobota.
- Installation is fully demountable and temporary.
Entities
Artists
- Michał Sikorski
- Filip Pawłowski
Institutions
- TŁO
- Concéntrico Festival
- Polish Institute in Madrid
- Institute of Creative Industries
- Adam Mickiewicz Institute
- Parliament of La Rioja
Locations
- Logroño
- Spain
- La Rioja
- Warsaw
- Madrid
- Poland