At the Venice Architecture Biennale 2025, Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG) presents 'Ancient Future: Bridging Bhutan's Tradition and Innovation,' an immersive exhibition integrating traditional woodcraft with robotic technology. Curated by Carlo Ratti, the installation features live woodcarving alongside robotic fabrication, showcasing the design of the upcoming Gelephu International Airport. This collaboration symbolizes a blend of Bhutan's cultural heritage and modern innovation, inviting visitors to reflect on the interplay between manual artistry and technological precision.
'Machine intelligence allows craft to be scaled, but the artistry and ideas remain rooted in human hands,' says BIG partner Giulia Frittoli. 'This is the synergy we are exploring: by working with machines, we can make architecture.'
The choreography of the process showcased in BIG's Venice Biennale exhibition is also captured in a documentary by Laurian Ghinitoiu and Arata Mori. The film weaves Bhutanese music, architecture, and dance into what the international design firm calls a 'ballet of craft and code.'
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