Playful National Pavilions at Aravena's Venice Architecture Biennale

At the 2016 Venice Architecture Biennale, curated by Alejandro Aravena, several national pavilions in the Giardini adopted an irreverent, interactive approach to the theme. Switzerland's "Incidental Space," curated by Christian Kerez and commissioned by Pro Helvetia, features a cloud-like blob sculpture for sensory exploration. Australia, designed by Aileen Sage Architects with Michelle Tabet, recreates a pool for conviviality. Korea's "The Far Game" satirizes Seoul's bureaucratic hurdles for architects. The U.S. Pavilion uses VR headsets to envision human interaction with buildings in Detroit. Greece offers chalkboard walls by #ThisIsCo-op for visitor comments. Britain's "Home Economics" presents inflatable balls for play after a serious discussion on housing standards.