The Tallinn Architecture Biennale 2024 has officially opened to the public. Held at the Estonian Museum of Architecture and various locations in the city center, the event is centered around the theme “Resources for a Future”. Chief Curator Anhelina L. Starkova, along with co-curators Daniel A. Walser and Jaan Kuusemets, hope to open conversations about emerging approaches to designing and building architecture, including the potential of reused and repurposed materials. The event takes place between October and November 2024, with free participation.
The 2024 Curatorial Exhibition investigates the fundamental principles of architecture, crucial to future development. It seeks to provide solutions to key questions about stabilizing architectural strategies, increasing the longevity of buildings, and improving structural durability in the midst of global challenges such as pandemics and wars. The exhibition emphasizes the use of local resources to ensure inclusivity beyond aesthetic appeal, reflecting on curator Anhelina L. Starkova’s experiences in war-torn Ukraine, where architecture is shaped by public crises.
The exhibition is organized into 3 main sections: the first section, “Social Intelligence”, explores social urbanism, asking how cities respond to unexpected challenges and limited resources, whilst promoting community engagement. The second section, “Concept of Construction”, investigates the integration of materials and social dynamics in the creation of meaningful and safe urban spaces. The final section, “Material Formation”, examines the evolution of the use of materials in architecture, addressing how material pragmatism impacts urban policies and crisis responses.
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In addition to the curatorial exhibition, the event also features the TAB 2024 Symposium, scheduled for October 11th at the Estonian Academy of Arts. Notable speakers include Kristoffer L. Weiss, Emmanuelle Dechelette, Sascha Roesler, and Søren Pihlmann, among others.
A highlight of TAB 2024 is the “For-This-Situation” Installation Program Competition, curated by Laura Linsi and Roland Reemaa, which emphasizes innovative uses of repurposed resources and bio-based materials. Participants were tasked with conceptualizing public infrastructure that repurposes materials from local suppliers to create sustainable community spaces. Participants were tasked with conceptualizing public infrastructure that repurposes materials from local suppliers to create sustainable community spaces.
Complementing the main events, the “Present(ing) Resources” seminar focuses on the circulation of materials in creating spaces and addressing Tallinn’s vacant housing stock. Moderated by urban sustainability expert Tõnis Arjus, the seminar invites theorists and professionals to discuss innovative architectural solutions.
As the final months of 2024 unfold, architecture-focused events from around the world hope to engage both professionals and the general public in important topics related to the practice of architecture and its impact on society. Among them, the Timișoara Architecture Biennial was recently inaugurated with a curatorial direction focused on concepts of “coverage” and originality.
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