Teams shortlisted to be creative director of 2025 Australia Pavilion

The Australian Institute of Architects Curatorial Committee for the 2025 Venice Architecture Biennale has unveiled its shortlist for the creative director of the Australia Pavilion.

Among 21 entries, four consortia have been selected as finalists. All of the shortlisted teams will now progress to the next stage, where they will prepare and present an extended proposal to the curatorial committee.

The four teams include:

One winner will be selected to lead Australia's representation at the 2025 Venice Biennale, the premier international architectural forum. The 2025 biennale has been curated by architect and engineer Carlo Ratti, under the theme "Intelligens. Natural. Artificial. Collective."

Jane Cassidy, the national president of the Institute and a member of the curatorial committee, said the committee envisions a captivating exhibition that responds to the curatorial theme.

"The 2025 Venice Biennale Curatorial Committee's vision is to tell a rich and engaging story, showcase original ideas and describe the depth of our architectural expertise. It also provides the opportunity to promote the value of architecture nationally within Australia," Cassidy said.

The selected creative director will be announced in October 2024, while the Australia Exhibition will open to the world on 8 May 2025.