{"id":719,"date":"2025-09-28T09:00:56","date_gmt":"2025-09-28T09:00:56","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.scientificmediagroup.com\/?p=719"},"modified":"2025-10-02T16:14:12","modified_gmt":"2025-10-02T16:14:12","slug":"five-playful-and-functional-pavilions-from-cabin-fever-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.scientificmediagroup.com\/index.php\/2025\/09\/28\/five-playful-and-functional-pavilions-from-cabin-fever-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Five playful and functional pavilions from Cabin Fever 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"margin-bottom: 15px\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"852\" height=\"852\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"attachment-homepage_article_featured size-homepage_article_featured lazyload\" alt=\"The Chicken\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-src=\"http:\/\/www.scientificmediagroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/cabin-fever-the-chicken_dezeen_2364_col_0-852x852-1.jpg\"><\/div>\n<p>A chicken-shaped observation deck and a geometric classroom were among the playful <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dezeen.com\/design\/installations\/\">installations<\/a> on show at Cabin Fever 2025 in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dezeen.com\/tag\/czech-republic\/\">Czech Republic<\/a>.<span id=\"more-2251202\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Organised by Hungarian architecture studio <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dezeen.com\/tag\/hello-wood\/\">Hello Wood<\/a> in collaboration with window company <a href=\"https:\/\/www.velux.cz\/\">Velux<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/hellowood.eu\/cabin-fever-2025\">Cabin Fever 2025<\/a> comprises an annual festival and international architecture summer school held in the town of \u010cesk\u00e1 Kamenice.<\/p>\n<p>Taking place from 23 to 31 July on the site of a former textile factory and wartime labour camp, this year&#8217;s edition saw a series of whimsical, yet functional cabins designed to offer communal shelters under the theme Quality Time \u2013 Connection to Each Other.<\/p>\n<aside class=\"related-in-article-wrapper\" id=\"recommended-item-single-story\">\n<article class=\"related-in-article\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.dezeen.com\/2025\/09\/22\/built-again-pavilion-copenhagen-architecture-biennial\/\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<!-- Can this image be in the exclude lightbox list? --><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"191\" height=\"191\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"excludeLightbox wp-post-image lazyload\" alt=\"Barn Again at Copenhagen Architecture Biennial by THISS Studio and Tom Svilans\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-src=\"http:\/\/www.scientificmediagroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/copenhagen-architecture-biennial-barn-again-pavilion-thiss-studio-thomas-svilans-reclaimed-wood_dezeen_2364_sq-191x191-1.jpg\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"related-in-article-text\">\n<h1>Read:<\/h1>\n<h2>Deconstructed barns become cocooning pavilion at Copenhagen Architecture Biennial<\/h2>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/article>\n<\/aside>\n<p>The festival was established by <a href=\"https:\/\/hellowood.eu\/\">Hello Wood<\/a>\u00a0to bring both students and architects together to create &#8220;socially engaged, sustainable projects through a design-build approach&#8221;, in line with its own community-focused approach.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;The 2025 edition, powered by Velux, explored how light and space shape human experience \u2013 placing presence, intimacy, and connection at the centre of architecture,&#8221; the studio said.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;This dialogue with Velux reflects a shared conviction: that the future of building lies in responsibility \u2013 in creating spaces with care, with awareness, and with light \u2013 offering meaningful alternatives in an overstimulated world,&#8221; it added.<\/p>\n<p>Read on for a look at the festival&#8217;s playful installations:<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-2251316 size-full lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"The Chicken\" width=\"2364\" height=\"2364\" data-src=\"http:\/\/www.scientificmediagroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/cabin-fever-the-chicken_dezeen_2364_col_0-1.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p><strong>The Chicken by Mj\u00f6lk Architekti<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Functioning as both a shelter and observation deck, The Chicken pavilion was imagined by designer <a href=\"https:\/\/mjolk.cz\/en\/\">Mj\u00f6lk Architekti<\/a> to &#8220;reflect the life&#8221; of a chicken.<\/p>\n<p>Beyond the cabin&#8217;s straw-covered exterior, which doubles as a habitat for insects and birds, its interior contains a place of rest for visitors, from which protruding red windows offer outward views.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Its whimsical form is a reminder that design is not only about straight lines \u2013 it can also bring joy, curiosity, and a deeper connection to the world around us,&#8221; the event said.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-2251206 size-full lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"\u017diva\" width=\"2364\" height=\"2365\" data-src=\"http:\/\/www.scientificmediagroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/cabin-fever-roundup_dezeen_2364_col_2.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u017diva by Arthur Mamou-Mani<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A raised geometric form encloses the \u017diva pavilion created by designer <a href=\"https:\/\/mamou-mani.com\/\">Arthur Mamou-Mani<\/a> as a pod where &#8220;nature and learning meet&#8221;.<\/p>\n<p>According to Cabin Fever, its &#8220;intricate geometric form mirrors the balance and harmony found in the wild, while its mossy surroundings invite quiet reflection.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Set on a backdrop of forestry, the shelter serves as an intimate classroom space intended to offer a collaborative environment for its visitors.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-2251208 size-full lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"LOOM\" width=\"2364\" height=\"2364\" data-src=\"http:\/\/www.scientificmediagroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/cabin-fever-roundup_dezeen_2364_col_5.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p><strong>Loom by Zak Underwood<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Architect <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/zakunderwood\/?hl=en\">Zak Underwood<\/a> drew on the site&#8217;s textile heritage for his design of the Loom installation, which was adorned with yellow-coloured fabrics.<\/p>\n<p>Sat atop a raised platform, the structure creates a sheltered seating area, which is framed by timber columns and beams designed as a reinterpretation of &#8220;the mechanics of a loom&#8221;.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Set on the grounds of a former factory, Loom becomes both shelter and symbol \u2013 a tactile reminder of craft, memory, and transformation,&#8221; Cabin Fever said.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-2251205 size-full lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"The Splinter\" width=\"2364\" height=\"2364\" data-src=\"http:\/\/www.scientificmediagroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/cabin-fever-roundup_dezeen_2364_col_1.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p><strong>The Splinter by Entropic<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>An angular form and red-coloured finish define this cabin, which was designed by design studio Entropic for the festival.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;This sheltered retreat balances solitude and connection, ruggedness and comfort, offering a place to unwind, share stories, and truly connect with both nature,&#8221; the organisers said.<\/p>\n<p>At its front, wooden blocks serve as steps up to a raised doorway, beyond which the cabin offers a &#8220;warm and inviting&#8221; sheltered space lit by irregularly-placed square windows.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-2251207 size-full lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"Eclosion\" width=\"2364\" height=\"2364\" data-src=\"http:\/\/www.scientificmediagroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/cabin-fever-roundup_dezeen_2364_col_4.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p><strong>Eclosion by Dorottya Kiss and Matthew McArthur<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A network of wooden pieces comprised this angular pavilion, which was designed by Dorottya Kiss and Matthew McArthur.<\/p>\n<p>Intricate and woven elements of the installation draw on the site&#8217;s history of textile craft, manufacturing and the cocoon of a spider.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;While you visit this site, you are constantly being woven through the fabric of space and time: you become part of the ever-changing fabric of the site,&#8221; the event said.<\/p>\n<p><em>The photography is by <a href=\"http:\/\/www.boysplaynice.com\/\">BoysPlayNice<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dezeen.com\/eventsguide\/2025\/07\/cabin-fever-2025\/\">Cabin Fever 2025<\/a> took place from 23 to 31 July 2025 at \u010cesk\u00e1 Kamenice, Czech Republic. See <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dezeen.com\/eventsguide\/\">Dezeen Events Guide<\/a> for an up-to-date list of architecture and design events taking place around the world.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>The post <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dezeen.com\/2025\/09\/28\/cabin-fever-2025-pavilions\/\">Five playful and functional pavilions from Cabin Fever 2025<\/a> appeared first on <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dezeen.com\">Dezeen<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A chicken-shaped observation deck and a geometric classroom were among the playful installations on show [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":721,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[18],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-719","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-architecture"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.scientificmediagroup.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/719","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.scientificmediagroup.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.scientificmediagroup.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.scientificmediagroup.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.scientificmediagroup.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=719"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"http:\/\/www.scientificmediagroup.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/719\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":740,"href":"http:\/\/www.scientificmediagroup.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/719\/revisions\/740"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.scientificmediagroup.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/721"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.scientificmediagroup.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=719"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.scientificmediagroup.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=719"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.scientificmediagroup.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=719"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}