Our proposal for a new entrance pavillion to ‘Naveta des Tudons’ is a simple yet meaningful architectural gesture. The winning proposal for a public competition by Consell Insular de Menorca, it integrates in the drywall landscape, while serving as a gateway to the island’s rich cultural heritage.

An archaeological landmark on the island, ‘Naveta des Tudons’ is one of the Talayotic sites recognised as UNESCO World Heritage in 2023.

Designed to operate seasonally from May to October, the lightweight wooden pavilion accommodates two toilets, a ticket office, and a small exhibition area. With a footprint of 40 square meters, the structure also provides a shaded space where visitors can pause, rest and find shelter from the sun.

The project embraces principles of sustainable architecture and prefabrication, using prefabricated CLT (cross-laminated timber), which significantly reduces the building’s carbon footprint and allows for a less invasive and more efficient building process.