Domus: The brief stated that the Expo Pavilions must be totally recyclable, 50% open space and have a green design focus. How were all these incorporated into the Mexican Pavilion design?

 

Francisco López Guerra Almada: Principally with temporary architecture that can easily be dismantled and rebuilt elsewhere. The floors are the only parts that must be broken up. All the rest – the leather, structure and frame – can be reused. It is a recyclable building and will probably be reutilised as an itinerant pavilion. That’s why all the structures were secured with joints and screws but no welding.