ICD University of Stuttgart has designed the Hybrid Flax Pavilion in Wangen im Allgäu, Germany.

The pavilion showcases a novel wood-natural-fibre hybrid construction system developed by the Cluster of Excellence IntCDC at the University of Stuttgart as an alternative to conventional building methods.

The unique hybrid system combines thin cross-laminated timber with robotically wound flax fibre bodies to create a novel, resource-efficient building structure made from regional, bio-based materials with a distinct local connection: Flax was historically processed in the local textile industry.

The pavilion's gently undulating roof, circular floor plan and centrally located climate garden create an exhibition space that seamlessly integrates into the surrounding landscape.

This project has been longlisted in the sustainable building category of Dezeen Awards 2024.

Studio: ICD University of Stuttgart
Project: Hybrid Flax Pavilion