Party Temple

Designed by Martial Marquet and Vojtec Nemec, in Collaboration with Hamid Shahi, Jemima Brakspear, Karolina Krzyżanowska, Nikolaj Srdić Kranjc, Winson Yeung.

Structure consulting: Pierre Brégeon/Arborescence

Photo credit: Tams Bujnovski, Balsz Globi, Zsuzsa_Darab, and Abigail Hinchley.

This year’s theme Carnival motivated us to get inspired by South America’s Indigenous communities such as Yanomami, an isolated community of who live in circular, communal structures deep in rainforest. The centre of these buildings are used for rituals and events, and this project aims to replicate that. The difference, however, is that with the theme of Carnival at its heart, this set of eight triangular modules is devoted not to shamanism - as with the Yanomami - but a rather more modern religion: the cult of partying. By using these modules, a central space is enclosed as a gathering point for all fellow worshippers to party the night away.

Each of the permanent structure’s modules, which resemble an architect’s set square, are used for specific purposes, whether for the DJ, spaces to dance and shout, or others to chill and shelter from the sun. It is a modern temple, and one fit for Carnival.