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| Architecture to start debate about Greenland  The Danish contribution to the 13th International Architecture Biennale in Venice focuses on Greenland's challenges, opportunities and potential. Danish engineering firm Ramboll acts as the technical consultant on four architectural scenarios which are to start a debate about the development of Greenland.A new combined super harbour and international airport outside the capital of Greenland, Nuuk. A sustainable type of dwelling with a new arctic architectural style, based on Greenlandic values and traditions. And a Greenlandic city which is designed to welcome the entire world without losing its identity. These are three of the specific suggestions which Danish and Greenlandic architects, engineers, planners and ethnologists have created for the exhibition 'Possible Greenland' in the Danish pavilion at the 13th International Architecture Biennale in Venice, which opened last week. By means of images, videos and visualisations of new types of dwellings, the exhibition focuses on rethinking airports, harbours and infrastructure, and how new types of dwellings may look. These are to serve as a starting point for a debate about the Greenlandic society. The International Architecture Biennale in Venice is the worlds' most important and prestigious display window for architecture, urban development and buildings. According to Lars Ostenfeld Riemann, it makes good sense to focus on Greenland: "At present, a lot of things are happening in Greenland. Apart from the fact that Greenland now is self-governing, the country is experiencing big changes due to the effects of climate change. This opens up for new possibilities within tourism, transport, agriculture, oil and raw material extraction, mining and new types of energy. These are all areas which require much sensitivity in relation to people and nature and it is imperative to step cautiously in order to develop sustainable solutions." The exhibition is open until 25 November 2012. write your comments about the article :: © 2012 Construction News :: home page |