The Estonian pavilion at the 19th Venice Biennale, titled 'Let Me Warm You', interrogates the role of energy-efficient renovations in Europe's mass housing. Curated by architects Keiti Lige, Elina Liiva, and Helena Männa, the exhibition features a Venetian palazzetto wrapped in insulation to symbolize the often superficial nature of such upgrades. Inside, a ground-floor apartment encased in plastic film serves as a metaphor, highlighting how community decisions and societal factors shape renovation processes. Running until November 2025, this installation urges consideration of architecture's role in meaningful social change.
"At the 19th International Architecture Exhibition, Estonia's pavilion challenges conventional energy-efficient renovations, asking if they can facilitate genuine spatial and social transformation rather than just bureaucratic compliance."
"The installation turns a ground-floor apartment into a metaphor for the inefficacy of superficial upgrades, illustrating how financial constraints and community dynamics influence renovation decisions in Estonia."
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