The 2025 Venice Architecture Biennale, curated by Carlo Ratti under the theme 'Intelligens. Natural. Artificial. Collective,' is currently open to the public from May 10 to November 23. This year's event emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration and the use of diverse forms of intelligence to address pressing global challenges, particularly climate change.
National Pavilions and Key Exhibits
Several national pavilions are showcasing innovative approaches. Bahrain's pavilion, 'Heatwave,' which won the Golden Lion, presents a shelter designed for construction workers, employing traditional passive cooling methods to combat extreme heat. The Finnish pavilion explores architectural stewardship, highlighting the collaborative efforts in maintaining buildings, using the Alvar Aalto-designed pavilion itself as an example.
Lebanon's pavilion, 'The Land Remembers,' addresses ecocide and environmental healing, presenting a fictional ministry dedicated to land restoration. The British pavilion, 'GBR: Geology of Britannic Repair,' examines the intertwined legacies of architecture and colonialism, emphasizing inclusivity and diverse voices through a UK-Kenya collaboration.
Other notable exhibits include Poland's exploration of rituals and beliefs related to security in architecture. Qatar is presenting a two-part exhibition, including Yasmeen Lari's Community Centre, showcasing humanitarian models through a temporary bamboo structure. These diverse installations underscore the Biennale's focus on international cooperation and innovative solutions to global issues.