100 Linear Meters Pavilion: Subtle line reviving agricultural memory in the Valencian huerta

A 100 metre-long installation in the Valencian huerta reworks the logic of tomato trellises with corrugated steel and a light fabric canopy, creating shade, rhythm, and a new way to experience threatened farmland.

A 100 METRE LINE THAT FITS THE ORCHARD

The 100 Linear Meters Pavilion is placed in the Valencian orchard like a quiet line. It does not try to become a closed pavilion or a striking object. Instead, it uses the repeated frame of a simple portico to guide how people move and look. Walking along the line, you notice the field’s own order: furrows, irrigation directions, and open horizons. The project invites exploration, but also slower actions such as stopping, sitting, and listening to the orchard.

FROM TOMATO TRELLIS TO RECYCLABLE STEEL STRUCTURE

The structure takes its cue from traditional wooden trellises used for tomato farming in the region. That familiar idea is updated with corrugated steel bars, a contemporary material that is recyclable and easy to take apart. This choice keeps the installation light and reversible. It can be assembled without heavy impact on the ground, and removed without leaving a permanent mark. The design connects agricultural history with contemporary art through a clear, minimal gesture: repetition, measured over 100 metres.

FABRIC SHADE, SYMBOLIC ROOF, SHARED LANDSCAPE

A thin textile canopy is stretched between the porticoes. It creates shade and a changing play of light and shadow, similar to the protective layers used in farming through different seasons. The roof is not meant as full weather protection. It is a symbolic layer that points to labour, shelter, and the daily care that shapes agricultural land.

The project also makes a wider point. Protecting farmland is not only about preserving its appearance. It is about keeping a living relationship with the land at a time of urban pressure, rural abandonment, and climate crisis. With its minimal footprint and reversible construction, the pavilion offers a simple framework for the community to return, spend time, and see the orchard with fresh attention.

Project Credit

Project Name: 100 Linear Meters Pavilion
Architecture Firms: Pablo Paradinas Sastre / @pablo.paradinas.architect – Eletres Studio / @eletres.studio
Location: Valencia, Spain
Completed: 2025
Photo: Sergi Villanueva, Gian franco Pili

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