Austria

In recent years, housing has become one of the most pressing socio-political issues of our time. Powerful displacement mechanisms, driven by large flows of capital and societal transformation, are putting pressure on housing provision globally. The right to a home is gaining new political significance. The Austrian Pavilion invites visitors to engage with a subject affecting us all: what defines good housing and living conditions? What political framework is needed in order to create them? How can we design socially equitable, affordable housing? What strategies lead to the best results? For the entire duration of the Biennale, the courtyard will become a setting for a range of event formats that will address opportunities and strategies for “better living.” Here, visitors will meet activists, residents, experts, and all who are interested in improving housing and living conditions.