Home Projects Design Tunnel Web Pavilion – Eco-Parametric Structures
DesignPAACADEMYPavilionProjects

Tunnel Web Pavilion – Eco-Parametric Structures

Share
Tunnel Web Pavilion - Eco-Parametric Structures
Share
Tunnel Web Pavilion - Eco-Parametric Structures
© PAACADEMY – Studio Mamou-Mani / Eco-Parametric Structures / Group 5

The Tunnel Web Pavilion – formally inspired by the tunnel web spider – brings together computational design and eco-expressionism using Yucatan’s local plant-based materials, henequen & bamboo. Designed by 4 talented students at the PAACADEMY’s Eco-Parametric Structures workshop by using computational design methodologies and a bamboo-henequen structural system, the group has opened up new possibilities of using these plant-based materials in a modern and elegant way.

Tunnel Web Pavilion - Eco-Parametric Structures
© PAACADEMY – Studio Mamou-Mani / Eco-Parametric Structures / Group 5
Tunnel Web Pavilion - Eco-Parametric Structures
© PAACADEMY – Studio Mamou-Mani / Eco-Parametric Structures / Group 5
Tunnel Web Pavilion
© PAACADEMY – Studio Mamou-Mani / Eco-Parametric Structures / Group 5
Tunnel Web Pavilion
© PAACADEMY – Studio Mamou-Mani / Eco-Parametric Structures / Group 5

The chosen site for Tunnel Web Pavilion is known as Parque Grande located in the center of Merida, Yucatan. Yucatan is a state of Mexico City with a population of about 2.3 million. Merida is characterized by colonial architecture, a tropical climate, Caribbean atmosphere, and frequent cultural happenings; Mérida is sometimes called the “White City” because of its buildings made of white stone and the city’s cleanliness.

Tunnel Web Pavilion
© PAACADEMY – Studio Mamou-Mani / Eco-Parametric Structures / Group 5
Tunnel Web Pavilion
© PAACADEMY – Studio Mamou-Mani / Eco-Parametric Structures / Group 5

The Tunnel Web Pavilion’s form is made up of an interwoven sinuous bamboo structure that brings a lively dynamism to the plaza that is known for public events with dancing, music, and art showcases.

Tunnel Web Pavilion - Eco-Parametric Structures
© PAACADEMY – Studio Mamou-Mani / Eco-Parametric Structures / Group 5
Tunnel Web Pavilion - Eco-Parametric Structures
© PAACADEMY – Studio Mamou-Mani / Eco-Parametric Structures / Group 5
Tunnel Web Pavilion - Eco-Parametric Structures
© PAACADEMY – Studio Mamou-Mani / Eco-Parametric Structures / Group 5

The Eco-Parametric Structures workshop organized by PAACADEMY was held from 2nd March to the 13th April 2021 on an online platform. Studio Mamou-Mani is one of the studio workshops at the PAACADEMY with a focus on combining sustainability with parametric design. The studio with the 6 intriguing sessions lead by London-based architect, Arthur Mamou-Mani and his team was articulated on the topic of wooden construction through computational design methods. The session focused on developing a parametric, modular, and environmentally conscious system in an online studio through interactive workshops and discussions.

Click here to register and watch the recordings.

Tunnel Web Pavilion - Eco-Parametric Structures
© PAACADEMY – Studio Mamou-Mani / Eco-Parametric Structures / Group 5
Tunnel Web Pavilion - Eco-Parametric Structures
© PAACADEMY – Studio Mamou-Mani / Eco-Parametric Structures / Group 5

Credits:

Studio workshop by PAACADEMY
Studio title: Eco-Parametric Structures
Lead by: Arthur Mamou-Mani and his team
Project name: Tunnel Web Pavillion
Students: Zahid Pasha, Miguel Ruiz, Arantxa Nava, Rafael Ramos
Date: 2nd March until 13th April 2021

Share

Leave a comment

Leave a Reply

Related Articles
Architectural Fashion: AI & 3D Printing
WorkshopsPAACADEMY

Architectural Fashion: AI & 3D Printing

This workshop merges architecture and fashion through AI, generative design, and 3D...

3D Printed Argentina Pavillion
3D PrintingPavilion

Waves of Innovation: Argentina’s 3D-Printed Pavilion at Milan Design Week 2025

The Argentina Pavilion, with a parametric wavy pleated face, fabricated through 3d...

Picoplanktonics Turns the Canada Pavilion into a Living Laboratory at Venice Biennale 2025
Pavilion

Picoplanktonics Turns the Canada Pavilion into a Living Laboratory at Venice Biennale 2025

As part of the 2025 Venice Architecture Biennale, Canada presents Picoplanktonics: a...

Uzbekistan’s Garden of Knowledge Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka
Pavilion

Uzbekistan’s Garden of Knowledge Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka

At Expo 2025 in Osaka, Uzbekistan invites the world into a living...

Subscribe to all newsletters

Join our community to receive the latest insights and updates!

© 2025 ParametricArchitecture. All Rights Reserved. By utilizing this website, you are consenting to our User Agreement, Privacy Policy, and Cookie Statement. In compliance with the privacy laws of Turkey and the United States, we recognize and respect your rights. Please be aware that we may receive commissions for products bought through our affiliate links. Unauthorized reproduction, distribution, or transmission of any material from this site is strictly forbidden without prior written permission from ParametricArchitecture.

ad blocker mark

AdBlocker Detected!

Help Us Keep Our Content Free

Your support helps us continue delivering high-quality resources at no cost to you.

We’ve detected that you are using an AdBlocker. We completely understand the need for a clean browsing experience, but ads help us keep this platform running and continue providing you with high-quality content at no cost.

If you enjoy our content, please consider disabling your AdBlocker or adding our site to your whitelist. Your support allows us to create more valuable articles, tutorials, and resources for you.

Thank you for being a part of our community!