The Sultanate of Oman is set to debut its national pavilion, Traces, at the 19th International Architecture Exhibition in Venice. Curated by Majeda Alhinai, this pavilion focuses on the Sablah, a traditional communal space in Oman, as a model of architectural resilience and cultural continuity. It invites visitors to engage and participate in a flexible environment designed to encourage social interaction. The structure is modular and utilizes natural materials, reflecting Oman's cultural heritage while addressing contemporary communal needs.
The Sultanate of Oman will present its first national pavilion, Traces, at the Venice Biennale, highlighting architectural resilience and cultural continuity through the Sablah.
Traces explores how the traditional Omani Sablah can inform contemporary design, emphasizing architecture's role in fostering social interaction and memory.
Curator Majeda Alhinai describes the pavilion's design as a modular system that promotes user participation, reflecting the dynamics of hospitality and social cohesion.
The installation uses natural materials and earthy tones to connect modern architecture with Omani heritage, facilitating dialogue and communal experiences.
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