In the remote fields of the Archstoyanie Land Art Festival, BQ Studio’s Resonance Pavilion is not just a structure but a radical rethinking of sustainable design. Constructed from repurposed scaffolding, tents, pipes, and insulation materials, Resonance Pavilion challenges traditional notions of waste. Here, debris is not a discarded problem but a valuable resource, reimagined into something beautiful and significant.
The pavilion’s design is an eloquent statement on sustainability, standing against the backdrop of a world generating 1.3 billion tons of construction waste each year. Rather than letting these remnants pollute the Earth, BQ Studio has transformed them into a narrative of renewal and reinvention.
Sustainability as a Design Statement
The Pavilion isn’t just built; it is crafted—each piece of reclaimed material tells a story of its former life while boldly declaring its new purpose. Architecturally, the pavilion blends harmoniously with its environment, creating a fluid dialogue between the man-made and the natural. The interplay of light and shadow across the tensioned canopies and open scaffolding invites visitors to engage with the space, becoming participants rather than mere observers.
“We noticed that leftover materials from construction sites are typically discarded. Instead, our team decided to repurpose these materials, creating new environments from resources that had already been used in the building process. The ‘Resonance’ pavilion was designed to reveal the hidden side of construction and, we hope, to spark more eco-friendly and thoughtful processes within the industry,” says Alexandra Chechetkina, founder of BQ Studio.
A Dynamic Structure
The structure’s transparency allows the landscape to permeate, creating a dynamic experience that changes with the time of day and weather, further blurring the lines between built and natural environments. During the day, “Resonance” functions as a platform for dialogue—a space for workshops and discussions centered around sustainability and innovative architectural practices.
As night falls, the pavilion transforms, bathed in a vibrant array of lights that turn it into a social hub. This dual purpose reinforces the pavilion’s role as more than just a piece of architecture—it is a living, evolving part of the community. Originally designed as a temporary installation, the pavilion’s potential extends beyond its initial intent.
“Rather than viewing the volume of construction waste as a problem, we see it as an opportunity. This led us to pursue an idea that initially seemed unachievable to many. The preparatory phase was long and challenging, with many doubts during the trial assembly of the pavilion. Ultimately, despite the difficulties, we succeeded in creating a pavilion with an elegant aesthetic that seamlessly integrated into the surrounding landscape and became a focal point. Both visitors and festival organizers were pleasantly surprised and pleased that the concept of sustainability had taken physical form,” adds Emil Akshov, Chief Architect of Projects at BQ Studio and the “Resonance” pavilion.
Future and Legacy
Soon to be relocated to a residential complex, it will continue to serve as a communal gathering space, demonstrating a flexible approach to architecture that adapts to the needs of its surroundings. This adaptability exemplifies a new direction in architectural design—one that is responsive, sustainable, and inherently human. Resonance Pavilion isn’t merely a structure. It is an exploration, a bold declaration, a story told in the language of reclaimed steel and repurposed fabric. It echoes with the potential of what architecture can achieve when it dares to align with nature, sustainability, and the power of human creativity.
Project Info
Architect: Alexandra Chechetkina, Emil Akshov, Svetlana Berdibekova
Location: Nikola-Lenivets, Russia
Year: 2024
Type: Pavilion
Photographer: Rustam Shagimordanov, Varvara Toplennikova
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