LA PLANQUE

2015 — Montpellier, FR
Cabin — Temporary Installation

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La Planque was a temporary cabin constructed for the Festival Tropisme at Centre d’Art La Panacée in Montpellier, developed in collaboration with the collective E.X.Y.Z.T.. Installed within the inner courtyard of the museum, the project was conceived as a “hide-out” — a small, inhabitable structure offering retreat, gathering, and informal occupation during the festival.

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The design explores notions of enclosure, light, and permeability, combining simple materials to create a space that is both intimate and visually open. As a temporary intervention, the cabin was designed for rapid assembly and disassembly, aligning with the experimental and ephemeral nature of the festival context.

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Client: La Panacée
Design & Build: WRKSHP BKKR

SPECIFICATIONS​​

Structure

• Lightweight timber frame construction.

• Designed for temporary installation and ease of assembly within a courtyard setting.

Envelope

• Combination of timber panels and polycarbonate sheets.

• Polycarbonate elements allowing diffused daylight while maintaining enclosure and privacy.

Materials

• Softwood timber structure.

• Translucent polycarbonate cladding.

Construction Strategy

• Simple, modular construction using readily available materials, enabling fast build, adaptability, and disassembly in line with the temporary nature of the installation.