venice architecture biennale 08: US pavillion
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venice architecture biennale 08: US pavillion

'into the positioning practice' explores how architects, urban researchers,
and community activists are meeting the challenges of creating new work
in response to contemporary social conditions and addresses factors
challenging traditional methods of architecture, such as shifting socio-cultural
demographics, changing geo-political boundaries, uneven economic development,
and the explosion of migration and urbanization. at the same time, it advocates
for an expanded conception of architectural practice and responsibility.

the exhibit aims to explore the role of architects in shaping community
and built environment. 16 practitioners featured, ranging from architects
to students and activists.
http://positioningpractice.us/project.php

the show is co-curated by aaron levy (executive director and senior curator
at slought foundation) and andrew sturm (director of architecture for the parc foundation).
the exhibit was conceived in collaboration with participating architects
teddy cruz and deborah gans.


outside - a photowall
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outside - a photowall
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outside - a photowall
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outside - a photowall
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outside - vegetables at the US pavilion
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outside - vegetables at the US pavilion
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'hale county animal shelter’ by rural studio and timothy hursley, 2006 - $ 20,000 house models by rural studio, 2008
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$ 20,000 bridge house by rural studio at auburn university, 2008
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$ 20,000 round wood house by rural studio at auburn university, 2008
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$ 20,000 loft house by rural studio at auburn university, 2008
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roll out house by gans studio, 2008
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roll out house by gans studio, 2008
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09.19.08  
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