Earth Compass
A selection of works taken from the award-winning British Pavilion exhibition of the Venice Architecture Biennale 2025, Geology of Britannic Repair.
- Booking not needed
- Free event (admission applies)
The three selected works are:
Earth Compass — A sculptural and spatial piece re‑centring architecture’s relationship to geology.
Double Vision — A striking beaded veil installation exploring colonial histories and architectural symbolism.
Rift Room — An immersive installation focused on the Great Rift Valley as a conceptual and geological axis for rethinking architecture and repair.
Together, these interpretive pieces extend Vanbrugh 300’s exploration of architecture by connecting British Baroque heritage with globally resonant themes of geology, colonisation, and renewal and consider architecture as a geologic practice.
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