Doha International Book Fair
Status: completed
2019
Doha, Qatar
Area: 230 m2
Architects: MEL – Pavel Chaunin, Fedor Dubinnikov, Maria Serova
Photography: Pavel Chaunin
The Russian pavilion for the International Book Fair in Qatar in 2019, located right at the entrance to the Exhibition Centre, became a true magnet for visitors. To imitate early constructivist exhibition pavilions, the stand frame was made of wood. Aiming to create simultaneously an enclosed and open space, three wooden frameworks were used – two placed lengthways and one widthways. The pavilion measured 7 by 28 metres.
The pavilion comprised several functional zones and sizeable colour items. A reception desk, a replica of the chess table created by Alexander Rodchenko for the 1925 Paris exhibition, a reading area with colourful stands, a round samovar-focused lounge and a lecture zone behind the folding screen – all of these objects discernible from different parts of the Exhibition Centre due to an openwork pavilion design attracted visitors to explore Russian books.
A round yellow podium with a samovar symbolising tea ceremony was especially popular with visitors to the fair.
The Russian pavilion for the International Book Fair in Qatar in 2019, located right at the entrance to the Exhibition Centre, became a true magnet for visitors. To imitate early constructivist exhibition pavilions, the stand frame was made of wood. Aiming to create simultaneously an enclosed and open space, three wooden frameworks were used – two placed lengthways and one widthways. The pavilion measured 7 by 28 metres.
A round yellow podium with a samovar symbolising tea ceremony was especially popular with visitors to the fair.
The pavilion comprised several functional zones and sizeable colour items. A reception desk, a replica of the chess table created by Alexander Rodchenko for the 1925 Paris exhibition, a reading area with colourful stands, a round samovar-focused lounge and a lecture zone behind the folding screen – all of these objects discernible from different parts of the Exhibition Centre due to an openwork pavilion design attracted visitors to explore Russian books.