WEEK IN REVIEW

this week, la biennale di venezia confirmed plans to open the 2021 venice architecture biennale to the public on may 22, 2021. curated by architect and educator hashim sarkis, the 17th international architecture exhibition includes 112 participants from 46 countries, with a growing delegation from africa, latin america, and asia. learn more about the program, as well as the health and safety measures that will be in place, here.

in more architecture news, a 3D-printed habitat made entirely from raw earth has been constructed in italy. developed by mario cucinella architects and WASP, 'TECLA' proposes a sustainable home that can be built anywhere in the world using local resources.

this week we spoke with british, copenhagen-based photographer alastair philip wiper, who takes us inside some of the world’s most secretive spaces of science and industry through his stunning, and sometimes surreal, images. ‘I see the machines and facilities that I photograph as symbols of our dreams and desires as humans,’ wiper tells designboom in this exclusive interview. also, don't miss our conversation with japanese flower artist azuma makoto, and discover more recent interviews here.

a team of researchers in south korea has developed a set of high–load capacity origami transformable wheels. meanwhile, google earth's new 'timeline' feature allows users to explore the earth in infinite detail across time, documenting growing cities and industry, and shifting oceans and rivers.

last, this street light by amsterdam-based studio VOUW bends down towards passersby and blooms open to greet them with a soft light. see more submissions by our readers here, and find out here how to upload your own project here.