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stratO23.5 a layered dialogue between time, space and existance (Architektur Biennale Venedig 2025)

 

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COMMOD stratO23.5 – A Layered Dialogue Between Time, Space, and Existence

Architecture is not static—it is a dynamic interaction between material, nature and time. StratO23.5, the COMMOD Pavilion for the 2025 Architecture Biennale, embodies this philosophy, merging sustainability, spatial awareness, and a deep connection to the Earth.

The name stratO23.5 encapsulates its essence: strato, Italian for layer, reflects the pavilion’s stratified wooden structure much like the intricate layers of a traditional Austrian Pastry(Schnitte). The carved geoid void inside symbolizes Earth’s shape, tilted at 23.5°, defining our seasons, climate and natural rhythms. The “O”, a perfect sphere, represents both the pavilion’s central void and the overarching theme of Time, Space, Existence.

Constructed from sustainable three-layer fir wood panels, stratO23.5 is an exploration of reuse, regeneration, and balance. Its tapered form, narrowing toward the ground, gives it a weightless appearance—an architectural expression of stability and freedom. This interplay of solid and void, light and shadow, captures the impermanence and adaptability of natural systems, mirroring COMMOD HOUSE’s philosophy of conscious, sustainable living.

A precise opening in the pavilion acts as a frame, directing the visitor’s gaze outward—into the surrounding landscape. This spatial dialogue invites introspection: How do we exist within time? How does architecture shape our perception of space? Seated within the structure, visitors experience shifting patterns of light and air, reinforcing the idea that built environments should breathe, evolve, and respond to their ecosystems.

stratO23.5 is a microcosm—a layered representation of Earth, atmosphere, and the delicate balance we must sustain. More than an installation, it is a call for architecture that integrates with nature, reuses materials intelligently and regenerates our relationship with the environment.

At the 2025 Biennale, stratO23.5 stands as a statement of architecture potential—not just as a built form, but as an active participant in shaping a more harmonious and conscious future.

 

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