pavilions by Bona fide taller resemble agricultural structures
Architecture and design studio Bona Fide Taller inserts two pavillions, titled Ceramic Enclosures, into the northern fields of Valencia, Spain, engaging in an architectural dialogue with the historical traces of l’Horta Nord, a landscape shaped by centuries-old Muslim irrigation systems. The project, a result of an initiative to emphasize the cultural and agricultural value of the region, uses ceramics as a unifying element.
The pavilions resemble small agricultural structures, such as stubble burners or tool sheds, with their compact forms and perforated surfaces. The design positions the open-air rooms along the irrigation channels, tying the architecture to the site. Bona Fide Taller collaborated with Nuet Ceramica to develop custom ceramic lattice blocks characterized by cross-shaped perforations that filter light, air, and sight. The primary ceramic blocks alternate between tighter and wider patterns, creating a rhythmic interplay of texture and transparency.
all images by Oleh Kardash, courtesy of Bona Fide Taller
ephemeral Ceramic Enclosures honor valencia’s heritage
Valencia-based Bona Fide Taller introduces secondary ceramic elements beyond the main lattice walls, including honeycomb blocks, mechanized bricks, and flat tiles to bind the architectural details together. These components serve as functional and decorative elements, stitching jambs, securing prefabricated lintels, and aligning the structure with the irrigation channels. The flooring incorporates extruded ceramic profiles, showcasing subproducts from Nuet Ceramica’s manufacturing process. These pavers, in their intermediate stage of production, feature intricate figures and textures that echo the richness of ceramic craftsmanship.
The ephemeral quality of the Ceramic Enclosures contrasts with the permanence of the surrounding fields, offering spaces that frame the landscape while paying homage to Valencia’s agricultural heritage. Through this thoughtful intervention, Bona Fide Taller reinterprets traditional building techniques to celebrate the cultural and material legacy of l’Horta Nord.
Bona Fide Taller inserts Ceramic Enclosures, two pavillions, into the northern fields of Valencia
engaging in an architectural dialogue with the historical traces of l’Horta Nord
l’Horta Nord’s landscape is shaped by centuries-old Muslim irrigation systems
the project is a result of an initiative to emphasize the cultural and agricultural value of the region
