Collaborative team for Venice Architecture Biennale 2025

Objective: British Council seeks a collaborative UK-Kenya architectural practitioner team for the Venice Architecture Biennale 2025.

Background

The British Council’s commission at the Venice Architecture Biennale aims to foster debate influencing the future of British and global architecture. The 2023 exhibition, “Dancing Before the Moon,” received a Special Mention for National Participation at the 18th International Architecture Exhibition.

Call for Teams

Criteria:

• Develop and deliver an exhibition in the British Pavilion in Venice.
• Team composition: architects, exhibition designers, curators, educators, or those with a design or built environment background, with expertise in exhibition development.
• The 2025 exhibition will be part of a British Council year of collaboration between the UK and Kenya.
• Encourages proposals from teams with a UK partner based outside Greater London or in Wales, Scotland, or Northern Ireland.
• Inspire new perspectives in contemporary architecture and address global challenges.
• Present a compelling narrative and a clear exhibition design concept within the agreed budget.
• Flexibility for physical and digital experience by a global audience.

Submission Deadline: 5 January 2024, 23:59 GMT

Statement from Sevra Davis

Sevra Davis, Director of Architecture Design and Fashion at the British Council, emphasizes the exciting opportunity for architects and creative professionals to explore ideas, challenges, and opportunities in the built environment. Encourages courageous and innovative proposals from architectural practitioners across the UK.

Media Contact: Colette.baillie@britishcouncil.org

About the British Council

The British Council is the UK’s international organization for cultural relations and educational opportunities. Operating in over 200 countries and territories, we promote connections, understanding, and trust between people worldwide through arts, culture, education, and the English language. In 2022-23, our outreach reached 600 million people.