{"id":108727,"date":"2023-12-07T20:40:05","date_gmt":"2023-12-08T01:40:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/metropolismag.com\/?post_type=metro_viewpoint&#038;p=108727"},"modified":"2024-01-19T15:41:47","modified_gmt":"2024-01-19T20:41:47","slug":"behind-the-first-ever-metaverse-architecture-biennale","status":"publish","type":"metro_viewpoint","link":"https:\/\/metropolismag.com\/viewpoints\/behind-the-first-ever-metaverse-architecture-biennale\/","title":{"rendered":"Behind the First-Ever Metaverse Architecture Biennale"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-sandow-article-header article-header\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-header\" style=\"object-fit:cover;object-position:50% 50%\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1500\" src=\"https:\/\/metropolismag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Proscenium-iheartblob.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-108728\" srcset=\"https:\/\/metropolismag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Proscenium-iheartblob.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/metropolismag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Proscenium-iheartblob-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/metropolismag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Proscenium-iheartblob-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/metropolismag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Proscenium-iheartblob-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/metropolismag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Proscenium-iheartblob-1536x1152.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">iheartblob&#8217;s &#8220;Proscenium&#8221; challenged spatial design by questioning how new tools may distort and misrepresent our perception of reality, exploring the translational values of 2D generated imagery to immersive 3D domains. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group article-header_intro none\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"article-date\" aria-label=\"Post Date\">December 7, 2023<\/p>\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading size-large\">Behind the First-Ever Metaverse Architecture Biennale<\/h1>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-1 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column article-header_meta is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<p class=\"summary size-regular\">The inaugural event boasted robust public programming and thought provoking digital architectural worlds to explore.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-sandow-byline byline size-regular\"><span>By: <\/span><a href=\"\/tag\/cindy-hernandez\">Cindy Hernandez<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n<ul class=\"social-share\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmetropolismag.com%2Fviewpoints%2Fbehind-the-first-ever-metaverse-architecture-biennale%2F\" target=\"_blank\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M9 8h-3v4h3v12h5v-12h3.642l.358-4h-4v-1.667c0-.955.192-1.333 1.115-1.333h2.885v-5h-3.808c-3.596 0-5.192 1.583-5.192 4.615v3.385z\" \/><\/svg><\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/sharing\/share-offsite\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmetropolismag.com%2Fviewpoints%2Fbehind-the-first-ever-metaverse-architecture-biennale%2F\" target=\"_blank\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M4.98 3.5c0 1.381-1.11 2.5-2.48 2.5s-2.48-1.119-2.48-2.5c0-1.38 1.11-2.5 2.48-2.5s2.48 1.12 2.48 2.5zm.02 4.5h-5v16h5v-16zm7.982 0h-4.968v16h4.969v-8.399c0-4.67 6.029-5.052 6.029 0v8.399h4.988v-10.131c0-7.88-8.922-7.593-11.018-3.714v-2.155z\" \/><\/svg><\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"http:\/\/pinterest.com\/pin\/create\/button\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmetropolismag.com%2Fviewpoints%2Fbehind-the-first-ever-metaverse-architecture-biennale%2F&#038;description=Behind+the+First-Ever+Metaverse+Architecture+Biennale\" target=\"_blank\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"> <path d=\"M12 0c-6.627 0-12 5.372-12 12 0 5.084 3.163 9.426 7.627 11.174-.105-.949-.2-2.405.042-3.441.218-.937 1.407-5.965 1.407-5.965s-.359-.719-.359-1.782c0-1.668.967-2.914 2.171-2.914 1.023 0 1.518.769 1.518 1.69 0 1.029-.655 2.568-.994 3.995-.283 1.194.599 2.169 1.777 2.169 2.133 0 3.772-2.249 3.772-5.495 0-2.873-2.064-4.882-5.012-4.882-3.414 0-5.418 2.561-5.418 5.207 0 1.031.397 2.138.893 2.738.098.119.112.224.083.345l-.333 1.36c-.053.22-.174.267-.402.161-1.499-.698-2.436-2.889-2.436-4.649 0-3.785 2.75-7.262 7.929-7.262 4.163 0 7.398 2.967 7.398 6.931 0 4.136-2.607 7.464-6.227 7.464-1.216 0-2.359-.631-2.75-1.378l-.748 2.853c-.271 1.043-1.002 2.35-1.492 3.146 1.124.347 2.317.535 3.554.535 6.627 0 12-5.373 12-12 0-6.628-5.373-12-12-12z\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" \/><\/svg><\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"mailto:?body=https%3A%2F%2Fmetropolismag.com%2Fviewpoints%2Fbehind-the-first-ever-metaverse-architecture-biennale%2F&#038;subject=Behind+the+First-Ever+Metaverse+Architecture+Biennale\" target=\"_blank\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M12 12.713l-11.985-9.713h23.97l-11.985 9.713zm0 2.574l-12-9.725v15.438h24v-15.438l-12 9.725z\"\/><\/svg><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column empty-header-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group none\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"size-regular\">A first of its kind event to take place on the internet, the inaugural <a href=\"http:\/\/Metaverse Architecture Biennale  Metaverse Architecture Biennale https:\/\/metaversearchbiennale.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Metaverse Architecture Biennale<\/a> was held September 21\u2013October 6. Hosted by <a href=\"https:\/\/dearch.space\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Dearch Space<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/metancy.agency\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Metancy<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.w3rlds.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">W3rlds<\/a>, the virtual architecture and design fair was an invitation for design firms around the world to leave the limitations of our world behind and familiarize themselves with the possibilities offered through the <a href=\"https:\/\/metropolismag.com\/viewpoints\/metaverse-design-guide\/\">metaverse<\/a>. Practices such as <a href=\"http:\/\/Zaha Hadid Architects  Zaha Hadid https:\/\/www.zaha-hadid.com\">Zaha Hadid Architects<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/spacesdao.xyz\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Spaces DAO<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.iheartblob.com\/\">iheartblob<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/plparchitecture.com\/\">PLP Architecture<\/a> participated, some designing futuristic blobby worlds to explore and others offering their expertise and knowledge in bridging the gap between physical and digital creative practices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"size-regular\">The fair\u2019s theme, entitled \u201cPresence of the Future,\u201d encouraged architects and designers to create mesmerizing virtual pavilions across two distinct 3D social media platforms: <a href=\"https:\/\/decentraland.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Decentraland<\/a> and W3rlds. Digital spectators, totaling over 25,000 unique visitors across both virtual worlds, took on new identities through their virtual 3D avatars, maneuvering through the pavilions like an MMORPG. The expansive virtual expo, designed like the classic World\u2019s Fairs of the 20th century, includes a central hub where with just one click, one is shifted to the next pavilion, no walking or waiting necessary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\" style=\"object-fit:cover;object-position:50% 50%\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1125\" src=\"https:\/\/metropolismag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Beyond-the-echoes-SpacesDAO.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-108729\" srcset=\"https:\/\/metropolismag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Beyond-the-echoes-SpacesDAO.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/metropolismag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Beyond-the-echoes-SpacesDAO-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/metropolismag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Beyond-the-echoes-SpacesDAO-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/metropolismag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Beyond-the-echoes-SpacesDAO-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/metropolismag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Beyond-the-echoes-SpacesDAO-1536x864.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">With &#8220;Beyond the Echoes&#8221; Spaces DAO&#8217;s intention was to conceptualize the in-between state of metaverse architecture, where we explore the boundaries of the new realm but remain grounded with a sense of the present, a familiarity, and a cognitive coherence with our physical world.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"size-regular\">Bolstered by a series of online public programming, ranging from a virtual dance party with a community-driven MetaDJ to public lectures alongside leading architectural firms touring their virtual pavilions, the Biennale was an opportunity for architect\u2019s to design elegant and functional environments for Web3. Sergey Nadtochiy, co-organizer and curator of the Biennale, stated that one of his major goals for the fair was to \u201credefine the role of architecture and design in shaping the future of the Metaverse.\u201d The metaverse, an ever-growing and evolving space, is currently seeing a type of virtual \u201creal estate boom,\u201d where investors employing unique cryptocurrencies can purchase digital land and create unique worlds, ranging from stores and public plazas, to even theme parks and private homes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"size-regular\">Public talks during the festival ranged from the role of marketing and business in Web3 for architects, to learning from the emergence and rising popularity of digital-only fashion as a model for future integration with the Metaverse platform. Leading architects, such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/schumacher.patrik\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Patrik Schumacher<\/a> of Zaha Hadid Architects, highlighted the lack of constraints in the Metaverse from NIMBYISM. \u201cI believe the Metaverse will meet the needs of isolated events sites but related creative nursery this kind of synergy complexes with networking potentials will lead to these districts, with corporations will want to cluster in these cities,\u201d said Schumacher during his talk, speaking optimistically of the future of the Metaverse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\" style=\"object-fit:cover;object-position:50% 50%\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1125\" src=\"https:\/\/metropolismag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Symbiocene-Living-PLP.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-108730\" srcset=\"https:\/\/metropolismag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Symbiocene-Living-PLP.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/metropolismag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Symbiocene-Living-PLP-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/metropolismag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Symbiocene-Living-PLP-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/metropolismag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Symbiocene-Living-PLP-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/metropolismag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Symbiocene-Living-PLP-1536x864.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">PLP Architecture&#8217;s Symbiocene Living showcased the architecture of the next geological epoch defined by ecological collaboration. In the metaverse, they proposed how the relationship between humans and the natural world will inform and shape architecture of the era.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"size-regular\">The idea for the Metaverse Architecture Biennale finds a small precedent in the desire for an online World\u2019s Fair of all sorts. In 1996,<a href=\"https:\/\/park.org\/main.html\"> the Internet 1996 World Exposition<\/a> was an attempt at a digital world\u2019s fair, with low resolution graphics of turn of the century pavilions that came before it. Other developments in the past, such as Second Life, employed a user-base hidden economy and marketplace with its own digital currency, became a template for the risks and hopes of the metaverse(s) to come.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"comment size-regular\">Would you like to comment on this article? 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