Ephemeral architecture inspired in the local mythology for a music festival in Cádiz
Wakana Lake Reunion is a music festival set in a unique natural environment near the Celemín Reservoir in Cádiz, Spain. In collaboration with the Ensalada Works team, we design the spaces for its first edition, including two stages and a lightweight wooden tunnel connecting them.
The festival’s location, Wakana, is renowned for its mythical aura, preserving traces of ancient legends in its caves adorned with prehistoric paintings (such as the Tajo de las Figuras) and a collection of dolmens. Some researchers even suggest that this site could be the location of the legendary city of Atlantis.
The design of the stage elements draws inspiration from mythical bestiaries. The main stage combines features of a peacock and a fish, while the second stage fuses forms reminiscent of a hummingbird and an elephant. The transition between the two stages is marked by an illuminated wooden passageway.
Wood is the central material, chosen for its natural, sustainable qualities and ease of dismantling after the event. Other local materials, such as palm leaves, are used for coverings and decorations, reinforcing the connection with the surrounding environment.