The Etxenoi Pavilion, designed by AMA Architectural Office, stands as a thought-provoking installation in Bilbao's Plaza de las Mujeres, challenging conventional approaches to urban renewal and architectural intervention. The project emerged from a critical observation of contemporary cities, where construction debris containers and discarded furniture serve as constant reminders of interior renovations driven more by aesthetic trends and marketing strategies than genuine functional needs.

This same superficial impulse, according to the architects, extends to public spaces and buildings, where many interventions prioritize visual impact over fundamental aspects such as accessibility, comfort, and future adaptability. The pavilion responds to this phenomenon by proposing a radical reinterpretation of the concept of utopia, moving away from abstract or idealized meanings to transform it into a tangible and accessible possibility.

Located in the elongated and narrow Plaza de las Mujeres, the pavilion occupies a strategic position that acknowledges the space's character as more of a passage than a resting place. The rectangular structure, measuring 18 by 6 meters, aligns with the spatial layout of the square and features a main entrance that coincides with pedestrian flow from the Arenal bridge to Bailén street, with an exit following this natural circulation route.

The construction methodology reflects the project's theoretical framework, utilizing rented scaffolding as the primary structural system. This material choice was based on several key factors: zero waste generation, ease of assembly, the capability to create large spans, and aesthetic compatibility with the pavilion's critical themes. The structure consists of nine identical bays designed with a gable roof configuration, though drainage is directed toward the center of the pavilion to coincide with existing drainage systems in the square.

Steel panels typically used to protect construction sites provide the pavilion's covering, sourced through rental agreements with construction companies. Mosquito netting, commonly used to cover scaffolding, delimits interior spaces while highlighting the aesthetic intentions of the proposal. This choice of materials reinforces the project's commentary on construction waste and temporary architectural interventions.

The interior program consists of a series of exhibitions focusing on the everyday nature of construction debris, housed in side 'chapels' of the pavilion. At the conclusion of the visitor journey, a dedicated space accommodates talks and discussions on issues relevant to architectural discourse. The different rooms are separated by the same mosquito netting system, creating permeable boundaries that encourage circulation and dialogue.

The main exhibition space features a platform for displays and bleacher-style seating for presentations and discussions. This configuration supports the pavilion's role as a space for reflection and dialogue, where visitors can explore the possibilities of utopia as a means of rethinking architecture's future. The project fundamentally proposes examining everyday life – the home, the domestic, the habitable – as the foundation for reimagining architectural practice and urban development.