The first edition of the
Copenhagen Architecture Biennial will open on September 18 and run until October 19, transforming the city into a platform for architectural dialogue and exchange. Led by
Josephine Michau, CEO and Founder of
CAFx and curator of the
Danish Pavilion at the Venice Architecture Biennale 2023, the Biennial
launches under the theme "Slow Down," reflecting on how societies can respond to the pressures of rapid population growth, resource consumption, and environmental challenges by rethinking the pace of change in the built environment.
The program will feature over 200 events, including city walks, film screenings, lectures,
exhibitions, performances, and harvest gatherings, exploring approaches to
sustainable futures through
architecture. Central to the theme is the idea of prioritizing
transformation over
demolition, building for multiple species, and fostering new communities while emphasizing care for the
built environment.