Join us for an insightful discussion and book preview at the Berggruen Arts & Culture Center in Venice, Italy, on November 22, 2025, at 2 pm. The event, titled 'Shaping Climate Objects', is a collaborative effort between the MIT Department of Architecture and Berggruen Arts & Culture / Palazzo Diedo, and is a part of the 19th International Architecture Exhibition in Venice.
This unique gathering brings together a diverse group of designers, theorists, and researchers to explore a thought-provoking concept: every architectural project today has an impact on the climate crisis. The MIT School of Architecture and Planning has been at the forefront of this exploration for the past decade, delving into the intricate relationship between buildings and various ecologies. This builds upon the department's rich history and MIT's forward-thinking vision for the future.
MIT's contribution to the Next Earth exhibition, 'Climate Work: Un/Worlding the Planet', is a thought-provoking exploration of the creative and cognitive shifts required to shape a sustainable global future. The exhibition showcases 37 innovative works in progress by MIT faculty, each presenting a unique vision of a world that reimagines various aspects, such as material supply chains, energy consumption, and construction methods. These works offer a glimpse into how architecture can actively reshape our planet, providing new ways to shape, narrate, compute, and rebuild our world.
At the heart of this discussion are the 'Climate Objects'—the very objects that are central to these reimagined worlds. The event will feature a panel discussion, including a response from Lionel Devlieger, Associate Professor in Cultural and Material History of Architectural Practice at Ghent University. This panel will delve into the methods and implications of these Climate Objects, understanding the climate crisis not merely as a backdrop but as a research topic and a lens through which we view the relationships that architecture has historically shaped.
Don't miss this opportunity to engage in a collective reflection on architectures designed for our changing planet. Join us at Palazzo Diedo in Venice for an inspiring and thought-provoking experience.
