Augmented Craft Pavilion | Bangkok Design Week 2026
The Augmented Craft Pavilion, built for this year’s Bangkok Design Week, demonstrates the application of rattan at an architectural scale through Mixed Reality-assisted fabrication. Designed by Studio Igor Pantic Ltd. and developed in collaboration with KMUTT SoA+D (School of Architecture and Design), the pavilion served as the event’s Info Point, bringing together local materials, vernacular craftsmanship, and digital fabrication.
The primary structure is made of thick steam-bent rattan members, adapting techniques and materials commonly used in furniture-making to an architectural context. Mixed Reality overlays (via @fologm ) guided both the bending of individual members and the overall assembly, eliminating the need for complex, single-purpose jigs and formwork. A robotically 3D-printed concrete base anchors the pavilion, while a translucent Tyvek membrane (by @tyvekdesign ) forms the lightweight roofing layer. By combining vernacular craft practices with digital fabrication, the pavilion highlights the potential of traditional materials within contemporary design.
More from the fabrication and assembly process in the next post ⚒️
Pavilion was awarded "Best of Design Week" by EPDA (European Product Design Award) 🏆
Design & Creative Direction: Studio Igor Pantic Ltd.
Developed in collaboration with: KMUTT School of Architecture and Design (SoA+D)