The Majlis pavilion redefines bamboo construction through a self-supporting, compression-based framework, where curved laminated Guadua bamboo ribs form a rigid yet transportable structure. Inspired by North African basket weaving, each rib was hand-laminated and pressed in Colombia, shaped manually using full-scale chalk layouts and handmade clamps, akin to steam-bent boat construction. The design follows reciprocal, self-bracing principles, allowing for modular assembly, rapid disassembly, and relocation without heavy anchoring. Handwoven Moroccan textiles function as both an enclosure and climatic filter, regulating light and airflow while integrating traditional craft into contemporary architecture. Prefabricated yet artisanal, the Majlis challenges bamboo’s perception, proving it can achieve the structural efficiency of engineered wood or steel while maintaining sustainability. The pavilion, later reinstalled in Doha, Qatar, establishes a low-carbon, transportable model for adaptive architecture, demonstrating bamboo’s potential in prefabrication, cultural expression, and environmental innovation.