Three nations exemplify a “Common Ground” at the Biennale Architettura 2012 in Venice
“Common Ground”—the theme this year for Venice’s Biennale Architettura 2012—covers all exhibition spaces from Giardini to Arsenale, as well as the vast range of venues spread out all over town. Fitting into this larger concept while presenting their own respective themes were a number of national participants. Here are…
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Caracas’ 45-story slum examined at the Architecture Biennale in Venice
Torre David is an abandoned 45-story skyscraper located in Caracas, Venezuela. After the death of the developer in 1993 and the collapse of the Venezuelan economy a year later, the office tower was almost complete, but the construction was suddenly and inexorably interrupted. Today Torre David is a real…
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An exhibition of the Italian architect’s work with the Murano glass firm at La Biennale
Coinciding with the events of Venice Architecture Biennale, Venini presents an exhibition dedicated to its famous collaboration with Carlo Scarpa, artistic director of the glassware firm from 1932 to 1947. The exhibition of 300 pieces (large and small vases, containers, dishes and more) demonstrates how the direct relationship between…
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