venice architecture biennale 08: german pavillion
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venice architecture biennale 08: german pavillion


'64kw' by siegrun appelt was displayed at the entrance to the german pavillion. the light sculpture shines
four times as brightly as the sun on a cloudless summer day.
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interested in concepts, ways of thinking and strategies that aim to change behavior patterns,
curators of the german pavillion chose to present a range of research projects, design experiments
and pilot projects for the venice architecture biennale.

divided into four sections the 'updating germany' exhibition featured one hundred architecture, art
and design concepts and models of ecological and socially sustainable projects, that have been
developed or realized in germany. some works on display were not functional but represented ideas
of how change can occur for a better future.

the world is in imbalance - economically, ecologically and socially. architecture and urban development
cannot save the world - but they can make a difference in their own way.

brightly colored power chords were placed at the entrance to the exhibition
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the focal point of the exhibition was a mobile that symbolised the search for equilibrium and change
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'technical paradise', an installation with 50 apple trees and medical facilities by ton matton
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detail of 'technical paradise
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ton matton
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more:
updating germany: http://updating-germany.de
venice architecture biennale: http://www.labiennale.org
ridhika db
09.30.08  
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that's pretty nice, but when are you going to show the award-winning Polish Pavillon?
Pawel Zukowski   10.01.08

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