Bahrain's Heatwave exhibition, curated by architect Andrea Faraguna, has won the Golden Lion for Best National Participation at the 2025 Venice Architecture Biennale. The installation focuses on passive cooling solutions reflecting Bahrain's unique climate and cultural background. It integrates geothermal wells and solar chimneys into its design to highlight sustainable architectural practices. The project promotes low-impact designs for workspaces in hot climates while emphasizing social and environmental responsibilities. Other awards, including lifetime achievement honors for Donna Haraway and Italo Rota, have been announced as part of the Biennale ceremony.
The pavilion highlights low-impact, climate-responsive design for outdoor workspaces in hot climates, pushing boundaries of environmental responsibility and architectural innovation.
The Kingdom of Bahrain's Heatwave exhibition creatively addresses extreme heat, showcasing passive cooling strategies that resonate with Bahrain's climate and cultural context.
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