luis ramírez + michel aguilar represents cuba at the london design biennale

london design biennale: luis ramírez and michel aguilar’s ‘parawifi’ project has been chosen to represent cuba at this year’s inaugural design event in september held at somerset house, london.

all images courtesy of luis ramirez / michel aguilar

cuba’s accessibility to internet is still a work in progress; the aim of the havana-based industrial designers: luis ramírez and michel aguilar’s project addresses the growing demands for WIFI among the locals. with ‘parawifi’, the modules use biodegradable plastic and offer intimate nooks for people to climb into and gain access to wireless connection. the development of the stacked and modular design also encourages socialization between people and due to its adaptable design, they can be organized into different configurations.

internet and wifi is still sparse in cuba

due to its quick and easy assembly and disassembly, the program can be built up in different locations within the city. each module is installed with photoelectric cells -powered by solar panels on the roof- to produce lighting and ventilation. in addition, the energy created allows people to recharge phones and other electronic devices. due to be exhibited at the london design biennale, parawifi will demonstrate its forward-thinking concept and hopes to become havana’s equivalent to the classic british phone box. 

combinations in a space of 14m x 14m, can comfortably hold up to 200 users

each module would be installed with photoelectric solar panel cells

the modules use biodegradable plastic 

the space in the middle can be used for social interaction

the project is designed to enhance and expand cuban’s access to internet

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