10/21/25

Architect Søren Pihlmann: Make Materials Matter

His innovative practice has led to his appointment as the curator of the Danish Pavilion at the Biennale Architettura di Venezia in 2025. As mentioned above, the exhibition will incorporate the renovation of the pavilion itself as part of its concept. The architectural philosophy underpinning his work emphasises the potential of existing materials and resources, challenging how we continue to build by focusing on what we already have. This approach is exemplified by his recent transformation project, Thoravej 29, which was awarded Building of the Year 2024 in Denmark and reused 95% of the existing materials.

Simon Weyhe has been documenting Søren Pihlmann’s work with the Danish Pavilion at the Venice Biennale between December 2023 and April 2025.

During the same period, Pihlmann was interviewed by Marc-Christoph Wagner on multiple occasions.

Camera: Simon Weyhe Edited by: Simon Weyhe

Shot on : Canon C70 & Canon R5C

Produced by: Simon Weyhe & Marc-Christoph Wagner

Copyright: Louisiana Channel, Louisiana Museum of Modern Art, 2025

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