Biennale Architettura 2023: The Laboratory of The Future

The 18th International Architecture Exhibition, titled "The Laboratory of the Future," will be held in Venice from May 20th to November 26th, 2023. The Catalogue of the Biennale Architettura 2023 is divided into two volumes, with Volume I focusing on the events of Carnival and Special Projects, while Volume II presents the National Participations and Collateral Events. The Exhibition is accompanied by a critical text and rich iconography, and the design of the publications is by Die Ateljee Fred Swart.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 670 pages
Publication date: 06 June 2023
Publisher: Silvana

The 18th International Architecture Exhibition, held in Venice from May 20th to November 26th, 2023, is titled "The Laboratory of the Future." Conceived as a "workshop, a laboratory where architects and practitioners across an expanded field of creative disciplines draw out examples from their contemporary practices that chart a path for the audience — participants and visitors alike — to weave through, imagining for themselves what the future can hold" (Lesley Lokko), the exhibition promises to be a captivating exploration of the possibilities for architectural innovation and design.

The Catalogue of the Biennale Architettura 2023 is divided into two volumes, each offering a comprehensive guide to the exhibition. Volume I, divided into various sections, begins with statements from the President of La Biennale di Venezia, Roberto Cicutto, and the Artistic Director of the Architecture Department, Lesley Lokko. One section is dedicated to the events of Carnival, a cycle of lectures, debates, panel discussions, and performances that explore the themes of the 18th International Architecture Exhibition. This is followed by a section dedicated to Special Projects, which showcases innovative and experimental architectural works.

The Volume then dedicates two sections to the International Exhibition, curated by Lesley Lokko, respectively titled "Force Majeure" and "Dangerous Liaisons." Each project on display in the Exhibition is accompanied by a critical text and a rich iconography that completes the Participants' work. A further section is dedicated to the first edition of the Biennale College Architettura, which will hold its workshop from June 25th to July 22nd, 2023, in Venice.

Threaded throughout are a series of essays that delve deeper into the themes and ideas presented in the exhibition. These essays, written by renowned architects, critics, and scholars, provide valuable insights and perspectives on the state of contemporary architecture and its potential for the future.

The 18th International Architecture Exhibition in Venice promises to be a transformative experience for architects, designers, and enthusiasts alike. With its visionary approach and comprehensive catalogue, the exhibition offers a glimpse into the future of architectural design and a platform for creative collaboration and exploration.

Weight: 2204g
Dimension: 215 x 280 x 60 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9788836654512