Venice Architecture Biennale 2025 Announces International Jury, with Hans Ulrich Obrist as President

The 19th International Architecture Exhibition of La Biennale di Venezia opens in less than two weeks, on May 10, 2025, and will remain open to the public until November 23. On the day of the opening, the official Awards Ceremony will take place, during which a selected international jury will confer several official prizes, including the Golden Lion for Best National Participation. The recently announced jury includes South African architect, lecturer, and curator Mpho Matsipa; Italian curator Paola Antonelli, Senior Curator and Director of the Department of Architecture and Design at the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in New York; and Swiss curator, critic, and art historian Hans Ulrich Obrist, Artistic Director of the Serpentine in London, who will serve as President of the Jury.

SAIL Center / Studio Naqshbandi

Context – The SAIL Center in Surat, Gujarat, is a global hub dedicated to the teachings of Sri Aurobindo and The Mother, spanning over 1 hectare (2.5 acres) within the 47 hectare (120 acres) Earthspace campus. Developed by an Indian hotelier and disciple of the gurus, Earthspace includes AURO University, where integral education blends health, spirituality, science, and consciousness. The center serves as a sanctuary for introspection, contemplation, and inner growth. The Studio Naqshbandi was asked to design this project in 2010, and finally, the execution started in 2019 due to multiple changes in the location within the 120-acre campus, as well as prioritising of funding allotment by the management for the growing campus.

ROKUSHO Restaurant / Inrestudio

ROKUSHO is an izakaya located in the heart of Ho Chi Minh City. Situated on the ground floor of an office building, the existing space measured 22.5 meters in width and 7.3 meters in depth, lacking any distinctive features. To transform this anonymous space, several waist-high cast-in-place concrete masses were introduced. These elements form the core of the spatial composition, turning the once-flat into a unique environment. Even if the function of the space changes and it undergoes further renovations, these concrete masses will remain as part of its history, potentially serving as a starting point for future designs.

Shared Silence, Vibrant Dialogues: Design Strategies for Overlooked Spaces in the Workplace

What is the meaning of architectural space if it is not used and enjoyed? This big picture question drills down to the essential purpose and sustainability of building architecture in the first place. It's a question that is perhaps most relevant today for offices that risk lying empty in an era of remote and hybrid work. An important challenge for design today is therefore to enhance the workplace environment to encourage attendance.

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