# Earthened Architecture Pavilions Khalil Morad El Ghilali & El Mehdi Belyasmine Design a Pavilion By Amy Duong | Published 2025-05-22 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/morocco-pavilion References: [labiennale.org](https://www.labiennale.org/en/architecture/2025/morocco-kingdom)  Moroccan architects Khalil Morad El Ghilali and El Mehdi Belyasmine work together to create the Materiae Palimpsest. It is a pavilion designed to encourage visitors to take a closer look at the [ancient earthen architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/forum-des-vestiges) and progressive engineering. It brings attention to the future potential of Earth as a construction material. At the core of the pavilion are 72 pillars crafted from various soil forms, including [rammed earth](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-dining-room), cob, adobe, stone and brick. El Ghilali told [Dezeen](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/netherlands-pavilion) about the design choice. "The idea that research is turning its back to different materialities and just focusing on one material – that is, concrete – is, for us, one of the biggest losses that we've lived through in the 20th century. These norms are something that research needs to dig into." Image Credit: Samuele Cherubini ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.1/10 - Popularity: 10% | Activity: 10% | Freshness: 42% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Sustainable Architecture Innovation:** The use of various soil forms in construction highlights a shift towards environmentally friendly building materials. - **Earth-based Material Exploration:** Exploring ancient earthen techniques like cob and adobe presents new possibilities for modern sustainable designs. - **Renewed Interest in Ancient Techniques:** Revisiting traditional building methods offers fresh perspectives on durability and ecological design approaches. ### Who This Affects Most - **Construction Material Manufacturing:** The industry can benefit from developing and mainstreaming alternative earth-based materials like rammed earth and adobe. - **Sustainable Building Design:** Architectural firms focusing on eco-friendly materials have the chance to redefine future construction standards. - **Environmental Engineering:** This field can capitalize on integrating ancient techniques with modern innovations for climate-resilient structures. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Modular Cob Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heal-home-hmm.md) - [Earth-Filled Heritage Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brazil-pavilion.md) - [Climate-Sensitive Pavilion Structures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/querkraft.md) - [Earthen Timber Viewing Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pujiang-platform-hill.md) - [Ceramic Vault Structures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/muqarnas-pavilion.md) - [Forested Concrete Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miel-pavilion.md) - [Clay Bead-Cloaked Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/geology-of-britannic-repair.md) - [3D-Printed Public Pavilion Prototypes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hassell.md) - [Mushroom-Like Wooden Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carbon-garden-pavilion.md)