A space for building community and shaping perspectives 

Designed by Design alumnus Ádám Tóth, founder of the MALOM Project, the MOME pavilion is built from rental scaffolding, banners, and flooring made from compressed plastic waste. Mobile and recyclable, it is both a functional venue and an architectural statement in itself. Open on all sides, it embodies the idea of an open studio where anyone can step in, and where the university’s professionals can meet and work alongside festivalgoers. 

In a recent interview, Ádám spoke about the challenge of designing the pavilion, especially given its scale.  Seeing it in use at the festival proved how well it works – not just as an installation, but as a lively community space blending design, teaching, research, and play during the afternoon workshops. 

MOME workshops for everyone 

It’s a rare chance to see MOME’s lecturers, researchers, and students sharing their expertise in a festival setting. The courtyard programme is a mix of entertainment and learning, guided by themes of sustainability, education, and a hands-on DIY approach.   In the ecoprinting sessions, participants use plant pigments to dye textiles while discovering the traditions of natural colouring. The cyanotype workshop combines analogue photography with soil observation, as visitors create prints of indicator plants and learn about their ecological role. Postcard printing uses woodcut-style graphics, helping anyone produce their own Valley-themed card with small presses. 

The “Analogue concrete 3D printing” workshop focuses on designing and making shoreline protection elements that support freshwater ecosystems. Carabiner-making from plastic waste takes participants through the recycling process from shredding to injection moulding and even encourages them to bring their own materials. Finally, the “Anatomy of the Nettle” workshop, complete with tastings and refreshments, shows how this plant is not only stingy but also edible, versatile, and surprisingly interesting. 

Once again, MOME’s presence in the Valley offers moments of discovery and shared creativity, set in a space where sustainability meets design in the most engaging way.