Cotter & Naessens Architects have been chosen to represent Ireland at the 2025 Venice Biennale with their installation called Assembly. This project investigates the role of architecture in creating spaces that facilitate dialogue and gathering, inspired by the innovative Irish Citizens' Assembly. The installation aims to redefine spatial relationships, promoting inclusivity and interaction among participants. Collaborations with sound artist David Stalling, poet Michelle Delea, and curator Luke Naessens will enhance the multisensory experience, inviting audiences into a dynamic environment where public discourse is celebrated and facilitated. Assembly will also initiate ongoing conversations beyond the exhibition itself.
Cotter & Naessens Architects will represent Ireland at the 2025 Venice Biennale, exploring how architecture fosters spaces for democratic discourse through their project, Assembly.
The project Assembly illustrates how architectural spaces can promote collective discussion and participation, drawing inspiration from the Irish Citizens' Assembly model.
The installation emphasizes inclusivity and interaction, challenging traditional spatial hierarchies by serving as both a functional gathering space and a stage for dialogue.
Through collaboration with various artists, Assembly creates a multisensory experience that merges design with sound and poetry, highlighting the importance of public dialogue.
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