"Presence of The Future" Metaverse Architecture Biennale Pavilion. Credit: Decentraland
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First Biennale of Metaverse Architecture to Be Held in Decentraland

From September 21-24, Decentraland will host the inaugural Metaverse Architecture Biennale. Dearch Space, W3rlds, and Metancy are hosting an event to bring together cutting-edge architecture and the dynamic Web3 community. The organizers have carefully crafted a varied schedule in order to showcase the game-changing possibilities of merging architectural genius with digital technology. The ‘Presence of the Future’ exhibition promises an interactive experience with more than 30 digital structures designed by architects all over the world.

The Future of Building Design

A variety of musical performances, parties, and debates will be held during the course of the four-day conference. The purpose of the event is to provide attendees a full look into the realm of future architecture. The organizers have invited everyone to come along for the ride and see the revolutionary transformation of architecture in a digitally controlled landscape firsthand.

The event is modeled after well-known venues like as the Venice Biennale and the World’s Fair, and it features a wide variety of virtual pavilions and worlds. Killa Design, LAVA, and ATRIUM, to name a few, are all cutting-edge digital design studios that are contributing to the event. In addition to the invited architects, 17 people responded to an open invitation to exhibit their work.

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“Presence of The Future” Metaverse Architecture Biennale Pavilion. Credit: Decentraland

Considerations of Expertise and Methodology

The Biennale is not limited to the Decentraland platform; it has expanded to include the W3rlds virtual world as well. Each architect is responsible for designing an exhibit for both mediums, and the event’s unconventional layout makes room for more than sixty such places. Attendees can teleport between the platforms, exploring the many displays and interacting with the global community of creators.

The event’s schedule is set to feature a wide variety of events, from the opening and closing ceremonies through the Architecture Carnival and beyond. Attendees from Zaha Hadid Architects and UN Studio, among others, will be on hand to debate timely subjects including the meteoric ascent of digital fashion and the competitive dynamics of Web3 and the Metaverse.

Visitors are advised to utilize the Decentraland Desktop program, which provides more consistent connections and higher-quality visuals than a web browser. The Ethereum blockchain underpins the Decentraland platform, which allows users to create and sell digital assets like land and wearables, providing a varied setting for discovery and sociability.

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