The Polish pavilion at this year's London Design Biennale garnered a lot of attention as the piece sought to redefine what cross-border collaboration can look like. Titled Poetics of Necessity, the installation was developed by Fundacja BRDA and embraced an ongoing project that the non-profit has been occupied with. The organization has been sourcing windows from households and businesses in Poland in order to help rebuild Ukraine once the war is over. To date, Fundacja BRDA has gathered over 1,200 windows.
Poetics of Necessity seeks to extend this project to other countries. The Polish pavilion "encouraged Londoners to donate their unused or unsellable windows." The piece fit perfectly with the 2023 London Design Bienalle Theme—Remapping Collaboration. Fundacja BRDA was recognized with the medal for the best overall contribution at the event.
Cross-Border Collaboration Pavilions
Poetics of Necessity is the Polish Pavilion by Fundacja BRDA
Trend Themes
1. Cross-border Collaboration - The rise of cross-border collaboration can lead to innovative solutions.
2. Sustainable Design - Designing with a conscious effort to reduce waste can provide opportunities for the creation of new products and services.
3. Community Involvement - Involving the community in design projects can lead to increased engagement, participation, and ownership.
Industry Implications
1. Architecture and Construction - By sourcing materials from recycled materials, the architecture and construction industry can create sustainable infrastructure projects that reduce waste.
2. Social Entrepreneurship - Social entrepreneurs can adopt the model of cross-border collaboration to solve some of the world's most pressing problems while addressing sustainable design principals.
3. Non-profit Organizations - By engaging communities in projects, non-profit organizations can build relationships and establish a sense of ownership and pride within a community.