Services: Spatial Solutions
Collaborator: Cross Cultural Chairs
Location: Almaty, Kazakhstan
Year: 2022
Surface: Ø 6 000 mm footprint
People Behind: Architect / Creative Direction - Alina Alimzhanova
Raised lightly off the ground, YURTA reinterprets the logic of the Kazakh nomadic dwelling by turning it inside‑out: a modular wooden frame defines the exterior structure, while a breathable PVC‑coated mesh membrane is suspended from the inside, creating a soft, womb-like enclosure that filters dust and light.
The membrane reads as a continuous skin, yet each panel is a repeatable module—easy to pack flat, ship, and rebuild wherever the conversation moves. By inverting the traditional felt interior to the outside, the pavilion foregrounds its construction, transforming structure into display. All elements slot together without heavy hardware, true to the nomad’s imperative: stay light, stay mobile.