venice architecture biennale 08: US pavillion

‘into the positioning practice’ explores how architects, urban researchers,

and community activists are meeting the challenges of creating new work

in response to contemporary social conditions and addresses factors

challenging traditional methods of architecture, such as shifting socio-cultural

demographics, changing geo-political boundaries, uneven economic development,

and the explosion of migration and urbanization. at the same time, it advocates

for an expanded conception of architectural practice and responsibility.

the exhibit aims to explore the role of architects in shaping community

and built environment. 16 practitioners featured, ranging from architects

to students and activists. http://positioningpractice.us/project.php

the show is co-curated by aaron levy (executive director and senior curator

at slought foundation) and andrew sturm (director of architecture for the parc foundation). the exhibit was conceived in collaboration with participating architects

teddy cruz and deborah gans.

outside – a photowall image © designboom outside – a photowall

outside – a photowall

outside – a photowall

outside – vegetables at the US pavilion

image © designboom

outside – vegetables at the US pavilion

‘hale county animal shelter’ by rural studio and timothy hursley, 2006 – $ 20,000 house models by rural studio, 2008

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$ 20,000 bridge house by rural studio at auburn university, 2008

$ 20,000 round wood house by rural studio at auburn university, 2008

$ 20,000 loft house by rural studio at auburn university, 2008

roll out house by gans studio, 2008

image © designboom

roll out house by gans studio, 2008 image © designboom

see more images in our preview https://www.designboom.com/design/venice-architecture-biennale-08-preview-us-pavilion