Radić and Schmidt's proposal consists of a large silver inflatable structure in the shape of a bag, 30 meters long, more than 20 meters wide and 6 meters high, located on the grassy area near the avenue, whose image and temporality were to accentuate, explain the idea of the theme proposed for the festival, "Vulnerable habitats".
The large metallic bag presented a singular image, thanks to the ropes that wrapped it or held it so that it did not fly away. The structure was attached to 8 large fans that kept it constantly inflated, creating an igloo-like interior up to 6 meters high where chairs were located, with a capacity of 250 people, and a stage.
Access was through small slots on the sides of the structure that allow visitors and attendees to pass through while they remain inflated.
Programming was oriented around this theme, focusing on topics including the increase in informal housing, land seizures, the deterioration of public spaces, and the vulnerability of the environment.
The large metallic bag presented a singular image, thanks to the ropes that wrapped it or held it so that it did not fly away. The structure was attached to 8 large fans that kept it constantly inflated, creating an igloo-like interior up to 6 meters high where chairs were located, with a capacity of 250 people, and a stage.
Access was through small slots on the sides of the structure that allow visitors and attendees to pass through while they remain inflated.
Programming was oriented around this theme, focusing on topics including the increase in informal housing, land seizures, the deterioration of public spaces, and the vulnerability of the environment.
Pavilion for the XXII Chilean Biennial by Smilian Radic and Nicolás Schmidt. Photograph by Cristobal Palma, Estudio Palma / XXII Bienal de Arquitectura y Urbanismo de Chile.
Pavilion for the XXII Chilean Biennial by Smilian Radic and Nicolás Schmidt. Photograph by Cristobal Palma, Estudio Palma / XXII Bienal de Arquitectura y Urbanismo de Chile
"We seek to open new spaces for reflection on the cultural, social and technological transformations in the era of changing fortunes that is coming, and the lessons learned from the social crisis and the pandemic."
Festival statement.
