Winy Maas of MVRDV discusses the Sombra Pavilion and Biotopia installation ahead of their public debut at the Venice Architecture Biennale 2025. The Sombra Pavilion ingeniously uses air pressure for shade without electricity, showcasing innovative architectural techniques. The design incorporates reused beams and perforated metal screens to create a dynamic shading mechanism. Meanwhile, Biotopia envisions buildings that grow like living organisms, highlighting a fully recyclable biological ecosystem. Both projects are designed to challenge conventional ideas about sustainability and harmony with nature, on display until November 2025.
The Sombra Pavilion utilizes physics to create shade through air pressure instead of electricity, showcasing innovation in sustainable architecture.
Biotopia imagines a future where buildings grow like living organisms, emphasizing recyclability and biological integration in architectural design.
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