PÕHULA(va) was a straw installation and stage on Order Castle Hill in Paide. It was designed and built by the members of architectural group 1+X as a result of their 15-month research project. The installation was used as a stage in Paide Opinion Festival in 2024. It was also meant to function as a pavilion, gallery and outdoor classroom, providing various uses and attracting various visitors.
The installation is open from all sides to ensure transparency and spaciousness. Two of the panels remained open to allow picturesque views of the Order Castle Hill. Also the roofing material favoured transparency and kept the ambience as bright as possible. With its golden robe, the stage was clearly visible from a distance, while the straw walls invited people to test their sense of sight, smell and touch.