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MVRDV’s winy maas on kinetic sombra pavilion and biotopia installation at venice biennale
- Winy Maas discusses the making of the kinetic Sombra Pavilion and the 3D printed Biotopia installation at the Venice Architecture Biennale 2025.
- The Sombra Pavilion relies on air pressure generated by heat differences within its structure to create shade without using electricity.
- Biotopia envisions a future where buildings grow like living organisms and is part of The Why Factory collaboration at the Biennale.
- The installation explores a self-sustaining world based on biomimicry, where cities are like forests and architecture grows like trees.
- Winy Maas discusses a biotopic world that combines energy, oxygen, shelter, and other essential properties in a recyclable, biological manner.
- His vision involves creating a city where materials facilitate diverse needs precisely when required, leading to transformative urbanism.
- The installation at the Arsenale includes a 3D printed sculpture and a film documenting Maas' research on biotopia and biomaterials.
- Maas also envisions using innovative 3D printing methods involving a material bank, mixed printer, and an 'un-printer' for varied material use.
- He explores biomaterials like mycelium and lignin, aiming to advance material fluidity and adaptability in architectural design.
- The discussion also touches on the integration of computational design, algorithms, and collaborative research at MVRDV.
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