nudes’ flow pavilion forms sinuous steel-pipe bridge between two exhibition halls in india

Flow Pavilion by Nudes fosters public interaction

Nudes designs Flow Pavilion for Design Democracy 2025 in Hyderabad, India, as an architectural intervention that connects two exhibition halls while fostering public interaction. The pavilion functions as a transitional space, transforming movement across the site into a spatial and social experience.

The design concept is derived from the behavior and form of water, fluid, adaptive, and continuous. The pavilion’s undulating geometry takes inspiration from the sine wave, a universal rhythm observed in natural phenomena such as sound, light, and currents. This form enables an effortless flow between structure and landscape, allowing the pavilion to act simultaneously as a connector, gathering point, and visual landmark within the event grounds.

Flow Pavilion’s steel frame takes a sine-wave form

Constructed from steel and PVC pipes, the pavilion balances structural strength with lightness. The steel frame ensures stability, while the rhythmically arranged PVC elements introduce transparency and modulation of light. Together, these materials create a layered envelope that filters daylight and enhances the perception of movement within the space. The interplay between the hard and soft materials reflects the dual nature of water, resilient yet fluid.

While the structure is designed for temporary use during the event, its modular composition allows for future adaptation. Following Design Democracy 2025, Flow Pavilion, by Nudes design studio, will be relocated to a public park in Hyderabad, extending its role as a civic space for rest, conversation, and reflection.

project info:

name: Flow Pavilion
architect: Nudes

founder & principal: Nuru Karim | @nurukarim

design team: Nuru Karim, Vatsal Kapadia, Manasvi Kharidia, Deon Dutta

client: Design Democracy

location: Hyderabad, India

photographer: Vivek Eadara | @vivekeadaraphotographer