Interior with glowing wooden ceiling structure, dark walls, and round seating area.

Interior view of a dimly lit space with a large, glowing ceiling structure made of wood panels. The space features dark walls and a seating area with round furniture.

Interior view of a large space with suspended illuminated wooden panels and a dining area with tables and chairs.
Interior view of a modern lounge area featuring a large suspended wooden structure with warm lighting. The space includes various rounded, cushioned seating arrangements and a reflective circular wall feature.
Interior space with a warm, glowing ceiling made of wooden panels, dark textured walls, and a seating area with rounded furniture.
Interior view of a modern lounge area with suspended illuminated panels and seating arrangements.
Interior view of a lounge area with a warm, glowing ceiling made of wooden panels. The space features round, cushioned seating and a bar area, creating a cozy atmosphere. The lighting casts a soft, inviting glow throughout the space.
Interior view of a modern lounge area with suspended wooden panels and a circular bar surrounded by stools. The space features dim lighting and a warm atmosphere.
An interior space featuring large, suspended wooden panels with a grid pattern, creating a warm, glowing effect. The area is furnished with modern, cushioned seating and includes a reflective circular wall element. The ceiling is supported by metal trusses.
Three people are seated and standing in a modern interior space with soft, rounded furniture and a warm, illuminated ceiling. The ceiling features a grid pattern with a glowing effect, and the walls have a textured, dark appearance.
A modern interior space featuring large, suspended wooden panels with a warm glow. The space is furnished with dark, rounded seating and low tables, creating a cozy atmosphere. The walls are clad in dark materials, and the lighting emphasizes the contrast between light and shadow.
An interior space featuring a large, suspended wooden structure with a grid pattern, illuminated from behind. Below, there are various rounded seating elements arranged on a dark floor. The background includes a circular reflective surface and a curved wall with a warm, reddish glow.
Interior view of a space with a warm, glowing wooden ceiling and textured walls, featuring modern, cushioned seating.
Interior view of a lounge area featuring a ceiling made of wooden panels and walls clad in dark, textured material. The space includes modern, cushioned seating.
Interior view of a space with yellow walls and ceiling, featuring wooden tables and chairs arranged in rows. The ceiling has a grid-like wooden structure with lighting fixtures. Metal trusses are visible above.
Interior view of a modern space with a warm, yellow-toned design. The ceiling features a grid pattern with translucent panels, and the walls and floor are covered in matching yellow material. There are dining tables with chairs arranged along the right side.
Interior view of a modern space featuring a yellow and brown color scheme. The ceiling is made of translucent panels, allowing light to filter through. A bar area with stools is visible through a circular opening in a dark wall.
Interior view of a space with curved walls and warm lighting, featuring a dining area with chairs and a table.
A black and white architectural diagram showing an interior space with suspended rectangular panels above a floor plan featuring various seating arrangements and structures.
Architectural floor plan with geometric shapes and patterns.
A black and white architectural floor plan featuring various geometric shapes and patterns. The design includes circular and rectangular elements, with a prominent diagonal line dividing the space. Several sections are filled with wavy patterns, and there are areas with circular arrangements indicating seating or tables.
Architectural drawing of an interior space with suspended diagonal planes and a bar area.
Three circular diagrams with different patterns and shading, arranged vertically.
A conceptual sketch featuring abstract geometric shapes in orange and black. The top section shows a zigzag pattern in orange with black accents. The bottom section includes a combination of rectangular and circular shapes, with a diagonal line cutting across orange rectangles.

Story

A transformative architectural proposal for ARCO 2026 The 350.000 Ha project by Bouzas . salazarsequeromedina is a compelling architectural response to the devastation of wildfires in the northwestern Iberian Peninsula. Designed for the 45th edition of ARCO, this project embodies a duality: a constructed Guest Lounge and an evoked memory of the scorched forests. The title reflects the vast area affected by wildfires, with a significant portion in Ourense. Central to the design is the use of timber salvaged from these burned forests, a material choice that speaks to resilience and renewal. The project explores the primitive allure of fire, creating a space that gathers visitors around a warm, communal glow. The Guest Lounge is a sanctuary within the fair, offering a space for reflection and connection.

## Design Highlights

Material Palette: Utilizes four types of reclaimed timber, including charred bark and sawn timber, to create structural and aesthetic elements. Lumbre Concept: A monumental-scale installation that evokes the warmth and gathering power of fire, contrasting with the fair's visual noise. Atmospheric Design: Six diagonal planes of light suspended above, with a contrasting dark space for informal visitor rest. Functional Zones: Includes a bar, cloakroom, sponsor areas, and a VIP room, organized around a central light-dark dichotomy.

## Key Facts

Detail Description
Architect Bouzas . salazarsequeromedina
Location Madrid, Spain
Year 2026
Status Competition
Main Material Reclaimed timber
Event ARCO 2026

Technical Summary

Finishes

  • Wall Cladding: Dark, textured wall cladding using charred bark segments.
  • Ceiling Finish: Thin wooden veneers clad the skin of the suspended planes of light.

Materials

  • Wood — Used structurally and as cladding, sourced from burned forests.
  • Metal — Used in trusses to suspend planes of light.

Construction / Systems

  • Suspended Ceiling System: Planes of light suspended using metal trusses, clad in wooden veneers.

Products

  • Wood Products — Reclaimed Timber — by FINSA (Structural and cladding applications)

Palette / Lighting

  • Colors: warm tones, dark textures
  • Lighting: Warm, inviting glow with contrasts of light and darkness.

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