TIME SPACE EXISTENCE - PALAZZO BEMBO

Biennale Architettura 2016 - Collateral Event

Palazzo Bembo Facade, From the collection of: Time Space Existence - Biennale Architettura 2016
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Fentress Architects, Denver International Airport, 1995, Nick Merrick. by Photo: © Hedrich BlessingTime Space Existence - Biennale Architettura 2016

We, artists, creative entrepreneurs, and researchers, as a collective group we believe that there is a need for an emblematic space located in Venice, dedicating time and space and presenting the existence of the culture of Europe.

Architectural Design Association of Nippon (ADAN), Ma of Wind, House in Kanda-Awaji, House in Backyard, SOJA-O, 2016. Courtesy: ADAN. by Photo: Keigo NishioTime Space Existence - Biennale Architettura 2016

odD+. Installation view at Palazzo Bembo, 2016., Photo: GAA Foundation, From the collection of: Time Space Existence - Biennale Architettura 2016
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Morger Partner Architekten AG. Installation view at Palazzo Bembo, 2016. by Photo: GAA FoundationTime Space Existence - Biennale Architettura 2016

A centre devoted to cultural exchanges, meetings, artistic projects, and laboratories, with Europeans and others, it is our aim to cherish our differences and strengthen cultural commons.

Paul Clemence, Untitled Red, 2015. Installation view at Palazzo Bembo, 2016., Photo: GAA Foundation, From the collection of: Time Space Existence - Biennale Architettura 2016
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Gerber Architekten. Installation view at Palazzo Bembo, 2016. by Photo: Patricia ParinejadTime Space Existence - Biennale Architettura 2016

TIME-SPACE-EXISTENCE is the second exhibition of the European Cultural Centre, which was created in 2014.

Arditti+RDT arquitectos. Installation view at Palazzo Bembo, 2016., Photo: Patricia Parinejad, From the collection of: Time Space Existence - Biennale Architettura 2016
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This exhibition should be seen as a platform for architects from Europe and other parts of the world to visually present their personal thoughts and creations about and within architecture.

Carla Bechelli Arquitectos. Las Piedras, villas and houses. Location: Castanos, Nordelta. Installation view at Palazzo Bembo, 2016. by Photo: GAA FoundationTime Space Existence - Biennale Architettura 2016

Sixty years ago, the Swiss philosopher and great pioneer of European integration, Denis de Rougemont, believed in a cultural Europe; in a Europe with direct participation of people beyond the nation-state with culture as a vital ingredient for Europe’s post-war rebuilding and healing.

Nella Golanda, Sculpted Architectural Landscapes. Installation view at Palazzo Bembo, 2016., Photo: GAA Foundation, From the collection of: Time Space Existence - Biennale Architettura 2016
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Bruno Delamain, a construction site, 2007.Location: Seguin island.Time Space Existence - Biennale Architettura 2016

Today, sixty years later, the importance of culture within the paradigm of our society’s wellbeing still needs recognition and further active stimulation, more than economic growth.

Nathan Yip FoundationTime Space Existence - Biennale Architettura 2016

109 Architectes, 2015., Photo: Roland Ragi, From the collection of: Time Space Existence - Biennale Architettura 2016
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To achieve a sustainable Europe, the environmental, social, and cultural objectives have to be rebalanced against the financial and economic ones.

Di Vece arquitectos. Installation view at Palazzo Bembo, 2016. by Photo: GAA FoundationTime Space Existence - Biennale Architettura 2016

Nickl & Partner Architekten AG, Man is the measure of all things. Installation view at Palazzo Bembo, 2016., Photo: GAA Foundation, From the collection of: Time Space Existence - Biennale Architettura 2016
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The role of creative and critical thinking, fostered by arts, architecture, and cultural activities, also plays a key role if the citizens are to regain trust in Europe.

EAA – Emre Arolat Architecture, Construction site of a Antakya Museum Hotel. Location: Antakya, close to St. Pierre Church. Installation view at Palazzo Bembo, 2016. by Photo: Peter MolickTime Space Existence - Biennale Architettura 2016

The reason for the need of the existence of a place for European arts, architecture, and culture is rooted in these statements by Denis de Rougemont.

Wulf Architekten. Installation view at Palazzo Bembo, 2016., Photo: GAA Foundation, From the collection of: Time Space Existence - Biennale Architettura 2016
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Sinikka Kouvo and Erkki Partanen, Architectural Office Kouvo & Partanen, Installation view at Palazzo Bembo, 2016. by Photo: Patricia ParinejadTime Space Existence - Biennale Architettura 2016

Today’s ‘Erasmus generation’ is living Europe and is its future. Coming from Europe and abroad, they share an interest in the development of alternative approaches of cultural research and awareness; implementation of knowledge, which leads to an ongoing questioning.

Innocad, Architectural Fashion, Golden Nugget. Installation view at Palazzo Bembo, 2016. by Photo: Patricia ParinejadTime Space Existence - Biennale Architettura 2016

Stenger2 Architekten und Partner, Former Power Plant. Installation view at Palazzo Bembo, 2016., Photo: Peter Molick, From the collection of: Time Space Existence - Biennale Architettura 2016
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Even though knowledge and many connections come through the internet these days, a real physical venue in the city of Venice offers everybody a unique meeting place in Europe to explore, experience, document, and present cultural togetherness. The Global Art Affairs Foundation organised the exhibition TIME-SPACE-EXISTENCE with these thoughts in mind.

Peter Eisenman. Installation view at Palazzo Bembo, 2016. by Photo: Peter MolickTime Space Existence - Biennale Architettura 2016

Elsa Urquijo Architects, Installation view at Palazzo Bembo, 2016. by Photo: GAA FoundationTime Space Existence - Biennale Architettura 2016

Since 2002, the GAA-Foundation has organised worldwide exhibitions, symposia, and published books highlighting philosophical themes in contemporary art and architecture, in particular regarding the subjects Time Space Existence, bringing together artists and architects from various cultural backgrounds and different ages.

Studio Razavi+youfeelyoung. Installation view at Palazzo Bembo, 2016., Photo: Peter Molick, From the collection of: Time Space Existence - Biennale Architettura 2016
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Also in this exhibition at the ECC, the concepts Time Space Existence are central and presents architects from all over the world, next to each other.

WOHA. Installation view at Palazzo Bembo, 2016. by Photo: Patricia ParinejadTime Space Existence - Biennale Architettura 2016

The Global Art Affairs Foundation presents in this exhibition what can be seen as a modest cross section of European architecture, in dialogue with several non-European architects.

Takasaki Masaharu, Monobito Architecture. Installation view at Palazzo Bembo, 2016., Photo: GAA Foundation, From the collection of: Time Space Existence - Biennale Architettura 2016
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GRAS Arquitectos, Installation view at Palazzo Bembo, 2016., Photo: GAA Foundation, From the collection of: Time Space Existence - Biennale Architettura 2016
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Although the European Cultural Centre hosts this exhibition and presents it as its statement in Venice, TIME-SPACE-EXISTENCE does not only show works by European architects, but rather a global togetherness, a dialogue that goes beyond cultural background, age, race, and sex. The ECC reflects upon the dynamics of European culture and influences.

KAMJZ, Filling Station of the Future, 2016., From the collection of: Time Space Existence - Biennale Architettura 2016
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Our aim is to go beyond our geographical borders. Borders – in the widest sense of the word – have to be crossed in order to develop ourselves as human beings, in order to understand who we are.

Design Haus Liberty and ARTLINER in collaboration with Harvey & John, DEWfall, 2016. Installation view at Palazzo Bembo, 2016. by Photo: GAA FoundationTime Space Existence - Biennale Architettura 2016

“To cherish our differences and strengthen cultural commons”, this goal can only become reality if we open ourselves up to the world around us and share our thoughts, without prejudice.

Helin & Co Architects, Woodwork exhibition, Venice Architecture Biennale: Time Space Existence, 2016., Photo: GAA Foundation, From the collection of: Time Space Existence - Biennale Architettura 2016
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Pep Admetlla, The articulated form, 2008. Courtesy: Catalonia architect’s institution (COAC) and Generalitat de Catalunya. by Photo: Pep IglesiasTime Space Existence - Biennale Architettura 2016

This mission of the ECC, which, as a place for reflection, research, and creation for interdisciplinary encounters, as well as a centre for resources and experimentation, provides the conditions to invite artistic and creative practices from all fields, seeing them as a process of learning and experiencing.

Architect Michael Donalds AB. Installation view at Palazzo Bembo, 2016., Photo: GAA Foundation, From the collection of: Time Space Existence - Biennale Architettura 2016
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The ECC is a place for investigating the most vital contemporary issues. For hundreds of years, Venice has been a place of cultural exchange and an important exporter of European culture.

Duplex Architekten Zurich, Düsseldorf, Hamburg, Housing community, 2015. Location: Hunziker Areal, Zurich. Installation view at Palazzo Bembo, 2016. by Photo: GAA FoundationTime Space Existence - Biennale Architettura 2016

Venice was chosen as the seat of the European Cultural Centre not only for its historical importance, it's a city with an extraordinary concentration of organizations dedicated to culture.

Estudio Botteri-Connell, Experimental Brick Pavilion, 2015. by Photo: Gustavo Sosa PinillaTime Space Existence - Biennale Architettura 2016

University of Arkansas Community Design Center, Slow Street: A New Town Center for Mayflower, 2015. Views north and south from Market District., Rendering: University of Arkansas Community Design Center, From the collection of: Time Space Existence - Biennale Architettura 2016
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The historic centre is only populated by approx. 60,000 inhabitants, but it sustains: 45 museums and seven theatres, 14 foundations with the objectives to promote and develop culture; two leading universities, an art academy, a conservatory, many public libraries; 32 consulates, regional offices of UNESCO, WHO, the Council of Europe and it's also the city of La Biennale di Venezia.

Katherine Lambert, AIA, Christiane Robbins, Floor Plan, Our View to the Future, MoMA Exhibition House, Gregory Ain, 1950, Floor Plans, ©MAP, 2015-2016., From the collection of: Time Space Existence - Biennale Architettura 2016
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All of this makes Venice an excellent place to study the sociological and ethnological development of the European society. It is the ideal place to come to understand who we are and how we are seen.

PROARH, The Stone House, 2014. Courtesy: PROARH. by Photo: Miljenko BernfestTime Space Existence - Biennale Architettura 2016

In the context of La Biennale di Venezia 2016, the European Cultural Centre presents TIME-SPACE-EXISTENCE in three of its prestigious Palazzo’s in Venice, Palazzo Mora, Palazzo Rossini and Bembo.

Louise Braverman Architect, Active Voice. Video presentation at Palazzo Bembo, 2016. by Photo: Sergio PirroneTime Space Existence - Biennale Architettura 2016

The exhibition shows an extensive combination of established architects and architects whose practice is less known, as a cross section of what can be seen as architecture today.

GORGONA Architecture & Design, G House, 2008. Architects: Vladimir & Eugeniu Prodan. Courtesy: Gorgona AD., Photo: Eugeniu Prodan, From the collection of: Time Space Existence - Biennale Architettura 2016
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Their common ground is the architect's subjective expression of his or her reflection upon what architecture should and can be. This results in architecture that visually appears to be very different.

Antonio Freiles, Under construction #3, 2016. Oil on canvas, 120x100.Time Space Existence - Biennale Architettura 2016

The exhibition mainly presents recent architecture by living architects. Conforming to the aim of the ECC, the exhibition features architecture presented in a broad variety of artistic media.

Ed Anthony, Zaha Hadid, 2016. Drawing.Time Space Existence - Biennale Architettura 2016

Nelson Garrido, Home Less.Time Space Existence - Biennale Architettura 2016

Since the more than 150 participating architects originate from very diverse cultures representing over 50 countries, the works are highlighted from unusual, very personal points of view.

Michael Burch Architects, French Ranch, new construction., From the collection of: Time Space Existence - Biennale Architettura 2016
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Despite today’s easy access to knowledge, the exhibition manifests that intellectual development, expressions, and creations in architecture still show great differences.

Architekten Wannenmacher+Möller. Installation view at Palazzo Bembo, 2016., Photo: GAA Foundation, From the collection of: Time Space Existence - Biennale Architettura 2016
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Not only from culture to culture, but even within one culture. TIME-SPACE-EXISTENCE shows the commonness and differences between Europeans in dialogue with works of Non-Europeans.

Chris Elliott Architecs, Installation view at Palazzo Bembo, 2016. by Photo: GAA FoundationTime Space Existence - Biennale Architettura 2016

CAMPO, Worknot!, Room For Architecture and Normal Architecture. Installation view at Palazzo Bembo, 2016., Photo: GAA Foundation, From the collection of: Time Space Existence - Biennale Architettura 2016
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In addition the exhibition stimulates a more conscious relationship from the spectator towards their daily surrounding, aiming to increase the awareness of their own personal Existence as human beings influenced by a specific Space and Time.

ADOFF Arquitetos + paulosantacruz arquitetos Installation view at Palazzo Bembo, 2016., Photo: GAA Foundation, From the collection of: Time Space Existence - Biennale Architettura 2016
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