Architecture of Stewardship

This catalogue accompanies the Pavilion of Finland’s exhibition, The Pavilion – Architecture of Stewardship, at the 19th International Architecture Exhibition of La Biennale di Venezia. Curated by Ella Kaira and Matti Jänkälä, the exhibition highlights the diverse labour involved in constructing and maintaining architecture - from the design contributions of architects and engineers to the efforts of construction workers, restoration specialists, maintenance staff, and cleaners, all of whom play essential roles in shaping and preserving the built environment. Texts by Stefano Ferro, Lodovica Guarnieri, Jonas Malmberg, Ila Narjus, Essi Nisonen, Pietro Daniel Omodeo, Veronica Pecile, Sofie Pelsmakers, Margherita Scapin, Carolyn Smith, Gianni Talamini, Federica Toninello