Portugal Pavilion at 2023 Venice Architecture Biennale Tackles Water Crisis

During the 2023 Venice Architecture Biennale, the Portugal Pavilion is featuring a project called 'Fertile Futures,' curated by Andreia Garcia, Ana Neiva, and Diogo Aguiar. This initiative focuses on the global water crisis and presents seven case studies from areas like Madeira and the Azores. Various emerging architecture firms, including Space Transcribers and Dulcineia Santos Studio, have come up with innovative solutions for water-related challenges. The project critiques the typical human-centered design approach and advocates for teamwork across disciplines. On May 20, there’s a 'Breakfast Talk' at Palazzo Franchetti in Venice, with more discussions planned in Portugal. The curators aim to spark conversations about water as a shared resource and promote sustainable architecture, although the Portuguese government hasn't yet responded.