Name: Bai (Traditional Men’s Meeting House)

Region: Palau, Micronesia

Materials: Timber, palm thatch, bamboo, stone

Key Features: Steeply pitched thatched roof Raised wooden platform Open sides for airflow with intricate symbolic carvings

Cultural Role: A sacred space for discussion, decision-making, storytelling, and rituals and reflects the values of community, balance with nature, and oral tradition

Project Inspiration: Pacific Island Culture



Our project reimagines the traditional Bai house of Palau as a modern communal pavilion that respects indigenous craftsmanship, supports the environment, and connects people through culture. It creates a space that feels both traditional and forward-looking.

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