Sand dune and colorful timber mast transform Logroño square into temporary beach for Concéntrico Festival 2026
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thomai tsimpou I designboom
Summary
CENTRAL and photographer Maxime Delvaux created "Architecture for Ritual," a temporary installation for Concéntrico Festival 2026 in Logroño, Spain. The project features a large sand dune and a colorful timber mast placed in Plaza del Mercado, transforming the city square into a beach-like landscape. The installation encourages residents and visitors to interact with the urban space in unexpected ways, blending architecture, art, and public engagement.
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Encouraging residents and visitors to occupy and interact with the square in unexpected ways
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