The 2021 Venice Architecture Biennale will host a project titled ‘The Co-ownership of Action: Trajectories of Elements.’ This exhibition, which explores the potential for material reuse, will be exhibited on the terrace of the Japanese Pavilion. In order to bring this project to life, the country has sent the dismantled remains of a 65-year-old house as a contribution.
Amid the objects presented at the Japanese Pavilion at the 2021 Venice Architecture Biennale include benches that were constructed from the roof of the house, as well as screens that were derived from the old structure’s exterior walls. Yet-to-be-reused elements of the structure are lined up on the floor, waiting.
The theme of the event is ‘How will we live together?’ and curator Kozo Kadowaki and his team have certainly embarked on sustainable alternative to two waste-generating architectural practices."
Material Reuse-Exploring Pavilions
Japan Stands Out at the 2021 Venice Architecture Biennale
Trend Themes
1. Material Reuse - The trend of reusing materials to create new structures and designs for a sustainable future.
2. Sustainable Architecture - The trend of designing buildings and structures with sustainable materials, energy-efficient systems, and eco-friendly practices to reduce carbon footprints.
3. Circular Economy - The trend of creating a sustainable economic system that minimizes waste and keeps resources in use for as long as possible.
Industry Implications
1. Architecture - Architects can take advantage of the trend of material reuse to create innovative designs that are not only sustainable, but also visually interesting and unique.
2. Construction - The construction industry can adopt sustainable and eco-friendly practices starting with the use of recycled and repurposed materials in order to help protect the environment.
3. Waste Management - The waste management industry can explore the trend of circular economy and reuse materials that are commonly seen as waste to reduce the amount of waste in landfills.