Release date: 19/05/2023
University of Adelaide architecture students will join a leading South Australian architecture firm at an internationally-renowned exhibition in Venice – as the State demonstrates to the world its current and future capabilities.
La Biennale Di Venzia’s Biennale Architettura 2023 will feature a joint exhibit from Adelaide-based architectural firm Tectvs and the University of Adelaide. The exhibition will showcase works from final year Master of Architecture students Xinyu Chen, Hugh Adare and Zihe Chen and will be on display at the European Cultural Centre, Venice.
Tectvs – led by the University of Adelaide industry professor Tony Giannone and PhD candidate Francesco Bonato – has a long-standing relationship with the University of Adelaide’s School of Architecture and Civil Engineering.
The Australian Institute of Architects has facilitated Australia’s national representation at the Venice Architecture since 2005.
The Australian Pavilion, one of only 29 national pavilions, is located in the celebrated Giardini della Biennale and the exhibit titled ‘unsettling Queenstown’ has been supported by the Malinauskas Labor Government’s Department of Trade and Investment.
The creative directors of the ‘unsettling Queenstown’ are Anthony Coupe – Mulloway Studio (Adelaide), Emily Paech – Mulloway Studio (Adelaide), Dr Julian Worrall – University of Tasmania, Dr Sarah Rhodes – Photographic Artist and Associate Professor Gumillya Baker- Flinders University.
La Biennale Di Venzia’s Biennale Architettura 2023 opens to the public on Saturday May 20 to November 26 with expected visitations to be upwards of 300,000.
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Attributable to Nick Champion
La Biennale Di Venzia’s Biennale Architettura 2023 is the premier destination for architects, and this is an opportunity to show our country’s capabilities led by our State– both present and future – to the world.
We are proud of the South Australians standing amongst the world’s leading architects at this exhibition and wish them all the best.
Attributable to South Australian Government Architect Kirsteen Mackay
The Biennale provides a platform for architects and designers to present their latest work, share ideas and engage in critical discussions about the current state of architecture and urban design.
I am delighted that the State has supported the Australian Pavilion this year and that the work of the University of Adelaide students has been recognised in this significant international forum.
Attributable to The Australian Institute of Architects Immediate Past National President Tony Giannone
This is wonderful recognition of South Australian contribution and participation on the international stage on relevant issues confronting the creative design industries.