On 2 August, Arnhem’s Umbra Pavilion brings shade, solar energy and public making onto one square, with solar printing, music and ideas for a cooler city.
What you need to know
A hot city square usually offers two choices: cross it quickly or retreat indoors. Umbra Pavilion proposes a third. Its heliotex canopy provides shade while generating solar energy, turning shelter into a public experiment about heat, design and city life. On 2 August from 14:00–17:00, the Audrey Hepburnplein programme uses the sun as a shared material: visitors can encounter solar printing, sound, making and conversations about where cooling is most needed. Studio Pauline van Dongen and Tentech designed the pavilion as both temporary architecture and a place people can inhabit. It suits families, design followers and anyone curious about practical sustainability. Expect a slow, participatory afternoon rather than a conventional stage festival.
What you need to know
- The programme is free and runs from 14:00–17:00.
- The canopy uses heliotex, which creates shade and solar energy.
- Activities span different ages; check the day programme for details.
- It is weather-dependent; bring water and sun protection.
Plan it before you go
Make a solar print first, then compare the temperature at the pavilion’s edge; it turns an abstract energy idea into something tangible.
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Recheck the official page for the latest time, capacity and weather arrangements before setting off, then plan transport and how long you want to stay.
Dates, availability and external conditions can change. Confirm the latest information with the official source.
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On 2 August, Arnhem’s Umbra Pavilion brings shade, solar energy and public making onto one square, with solar printing, music and ideas for a cooler city.
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