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Spain
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COP22 CANOPÉE
A TEMPORARY STRUCTURE THAT LEAVES A LASTING MARK
Conceived for the United Nations Climate Change Conference COP22 (2016) in Marrakech, La Canopée demonstrates the potential of textile architecture as a rapid, lightweight, and reusable solution. IASO manufactured and installed the PES/PVC roof that linked the venue’s pavilions, creating a sheltered walkway 684 m long. The result: a vibrant canopy reminiscent of the traditional Berber tents of the region, turning a temporary shelter into a visual landmark.
EPHEMERAL APPROACH WITH INTERNATIONAL RECOGNITION
In a project with high logistical demands, IASO applied its integrated project methodology to complete the design–manufacture–assembly cycle in just 3 months, meeting the requirement for future disassembly and reuse. The laminated PVC mesh combines waterproofing and transparency, diffuses light, and creates a shaded microclimate with minimal structural load on the metal substructure. The peaks and valleys of the geometry proposed by the architect evoke the region’s nomadic shelters, in a design that was shortlisted for the World Architecture Festival Awards 2017 (Display category) and received an Honourable Mention at the Architizer A+ Awards 2018 (Temporary category) for its fast assembly, low environmental impact, and strong cultural identity.
