At the Venice Architecture Biennale, Qatar presents its inaugural installation by Yasmeen Lari, titled Community Center. Located in the Giardini, this bamboo structure symbolizes warmth and hospitality. It aligns with the wider exhibition theme, Beyti Beytak, exploring how architecture from the MENASA region fosters community engagement and belonging. Lari's design not only focuses on sustainable materials but also represents her ongoing dedication to social empowerment and resilience in post-disaster contexts, reflecting the interconnectedness of cultural values and contemporary design.
Lari highlights the Community Center's natural materials, stating, 'When you build a structure of this kind, entirely out of natural materials, it has a kind of warmth.'
The installation embodies the spirit of hospitality, with Lari mentioning, 'It's not imposing. It's very welcoming.'
The banner 'My Home is Your Home' emphasizes interconnectedness and cultural warmth in architecture, showcasing traditional Middle Eastern hospitality.
Lari's design reflects a commitment to social empowerment through low-carbon architecture, aiming to address community needs post-disaster.
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