The Picoplanktonics installation at the Canada Pavilion, introduced by the Living Room Collective, utilizes innovative biofabrication techniques to confront global ecological challenges. Comprising 3D-printed structures embedded with cyanobacteria capable of carbon sequestration, the project emphasizes a forward-thinking perspective on sustainable architecture. Developed through a multi-year collaboration and led by Andrea Shin Ling, the collective aims to generate dialogues around the intersection of architecture and biology. By focusing on biological architecture's implications, stewardship, and scalable applications, the initiative contributes significantly to contemporary architectural discourse, particularly at the Venice Biennale 2025.
The Canada Pavilion features Picoplanktonics, an innovative installation combining 3D-printed architecture with living cyanobacteria, addressing ecological challenges through design.
Developed over four years, the Living Room Collective's work focuses on sustainable design by integrating natural systems into architecture, redefining built environments.
The project seeks to initiate dialogue on biological architecture, stewardship, and scaling sustainable practices, reflecting a shift towards coexistence with nature.
Utilizing a novel biofabrication platform from ETH Zürich, the installation represents a breakthrough in sustainable building by creating living materials at architectural scale.
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