BELGIUM

How will architecture evolve in light of new discoveries about plant intelligence? The exhibition, curated by landscape architect Bas Smets and neurobiologist Stefano Mancuso, explores the potential for a new relationship between nature and architecture by envisioning buildings as artificial microclimates where plants play a crucial role. The Belgian Pavilion becomes a living prototype of this innovative research, demonstrating how buildings can evolve into dynamic biospheres, where plant behavior guides the adaptation of light, ventilation, and irrigation.