Tallinn Architecture Biennale (TAB) 2024
October 11 – December 1, 2024
The Curatorial Exhibition “Resources for a Future”, part of the Tallinn Architecture Biennale (TAB) 2024, will be a thought-provoking and visually striking exploration into the future of architecture, hosted at the Estonian Museum of Architecture. Curated by Ukrainian architect Anhelina Starkova, this exhibition responds to the urgent global demand for sustainable practices by presenting innovative architectural solutions that rethink resource usage and materiality. “Resources for a Future” emphasizes the importance of using bio-based, locally sourced, and renewable materials in construction while highlighting architecture’s role in mitigating climate change and fostering responsible social and environmental practices.
This forward-thinking exhibition delves into how architects and designers can create a future where buildings are not only aesthetically captivating but also sustainable and ethically conscious. The featured works will examine resources beyond their traditional definitions, considering how local craftsmanship, cultural heritage, and alternative energy sources can shape the future of construction. Visitors will encounter a variety of installations, architectural models, and multimedia displays that challenge conventional approaches to building and urban planning. This immersive experience invites audiences to imagine a world where architecture plays a central role in addressing pressing environmental and societal challenges.
A key component of this exhibition is the Installation Exhibition “For This Situation”, which complements the curatorial theme by engaging with specific environmental and urban contexts. Through site-specific installations, this exhibition demonstrates how architecture can respond dynamically to its surroundings, proposing adaptable and resilient designs that enhance the experience of space. The installations, created by international artists and architects, act as experimental interventions that encourage interaction and reflection, showing how architecture can be an active agent of change. By integrating innovative design strategies into the fabric of the city, these works illustrate the powerful role of architecture in shaping sustainable urban futures.
The overall theme of TAB 2024, “Resources for a Future,” reflects the biennale’s commitment to addressing global challenges, including resource depletion, environmental degradation, and climate change. The curatorial exhibition stands as a call to action for architects, urban planners, and the general public, inspiring them to consider new ways of building that prioritize ecological balance, circular economies, and community well-being. It is a celebration of architecture’s potential to not only build structures but also to build a more equitable and sustainable world.
Through the combination of cutting-edge architectural concepts and engaging public installations, “Resources for a Future” offers an optimistic and action-driven vision for the future of architecture. This exhibition is an invitation for visitors to engage with bold ideas, reconsider their relationship with the built environment, and envision a future where architecture is at the forefront of solving some of the world’s most pressing issues.
The exhibition, part of TAB 2024, is open to the public from October 11, offering a captivating journey through innovative and experimental approaches to architecture that promise to leave a lasting impact on the industry and society.
Head Curator Anhelina L. Starkova
Co-Curators Daniel A. Walser, Jaan Kuusemets
Curatorial Exhibition & Symposium production Ronja Soopan, Iren Rakaselg
Production Mariann Drell, Andrea Tamm, the Estonian Centre for Architecture
Graphic Design StuudioStuudio (Mikk Heinsoo)
Translations Maire Kuusksalu
Exhibition Design Anhelina L. Starkova, Ronja Soopan
Building support BART
Assistant Aleksander Zahharov
TAB 2024 main sponsor: Thermory
TAB 2024 sponsors: Cultural Endowment of Estonia, City of Tallinn, Tallinn City Planning Authority, Ruukki, Union of Estonian Architects, Estonian Museum of Architecture, Estonian Academy of Arts, Tallinn University of Technologies, Laufen, UKU Pure earth, French Institute, Tallinn Circular Economy Centre, HM Stone Co.
TAB 2024 media partners: KoozArch, Abitare, STIR
