The Australian Institute of Architects has revealed the creative directors for the Australia Pavilion at the 19th International Architecture Exhibition - La Biennale Di Venezia 2025.

A First Nations design team, consisting of Dr Michael Mossman, Emily McDaniel and Jack Gillmer will present their selected entry, HOME - a highly sensory pavilion design that champions Australia's natural environment and Indigenous learning - in Venice in May 2025.

The instillation will explore Aboriginal knowledge and sustainable design, offering an immersive experience that fosters deep connections to culture and Country.

Dr Michael Mossman said the 2025 Australia Pavilion will be a space for meaningful dialogue between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples on an international scale.

"This is the first Venice Architecture Biennale following the Australian referendum to amend the Australian Constitution for a Voice to Parliament," he said.

"While the result presented a setback to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander agency and self-determination at a constitutional level, it opened opportunities for impactful dialogue between Indigenous and non-Indigenous people which we will continue with HOME.

Fellow member of the design team, Jack Gillmer, a Worimi and Biripi Guri man, shared his excitement.

"The pavilion design and participatory interaction invites First Nations making, storytelling, and yarning to facilitate relationships and ideate a concept of culturally safe spaces within the context of institutional architectures," he said.

"As a collective we practice collaboratively through yarning, reaching consensus on diverse narratives and values resulting in a rich proposal.

"The Australian Pavilion at the Biennale will celebrate cultural exchange, Country, and cultural knowledge systems to enable conversations and connection on a global scale working towards First Nations-led methodologies to reconsider architectural practices towards sustainability, net zero carbon, and material circularity."

The creative talents of Mossman, McDaniel and Gillmer alongside Clarence Slockee, Kaylie Salvatori, Elle Davidson, and Bradley Kerr and global ambassadors, will showcase and celebrate rich cultural programming at the pavilion.

Emily McDaniel highlighted the importance of the programming featuring storytelling, performance, future generational contributions and hands-on cultural exchanges

"HOME is a generous and timely offering to the Venice Architecture Biennale that will welcome visitors as active contributors and participants," she said.

"Through design, enlivened public conversations, cultural practice and ceremony, we will facilitate a shared and collective experience that resonates with international audiences and recognises the criticality of First Nations knowledge."

One of four shortlisted, the winning creative directors were selected from 21 entries through an intensive process by the 2025 Venice Biennale Curatorial Committee.

Jane Cassidy, National president of the Institute and member of the Curatorial Committee explained the rationale behind selecting HOME and its sustainability credentials.

"The 2025 Venice Biennale Curatorial Committee's vision was to find a team of Creative Directors who could present an Australian Exhibition that tells a rich, engaging story while demonstrating the depth of Australian architectural expertise," she said.

"Michael, Emily and Jack certainly exemplify this with their vision."

The Venice Architecture Biennale is the leading global platform for architectural dialogue and innovation, drawing participants and visitors worldwide.

It provides architects with a unique opportunity to showcase their pioneering work and ideas on an international stage.

The Australia Pavilion at the Venice Biennale offers a chance to present Australia's most cutting-edge architectural ideas and practices to a global audience.

The Australian Institute of Architects is commissioned by Creative Australia to participate in the Venice Architecture Biennale.

For the 2025 Venice Biennale, the Institute has engaged Creative Australia in an expanded producer role, supporting Creative Directors with pavilion management and local procurement.

Brickworks is returning as the Principal Partner for the Australian Pavilion at the 2025 Venice Biennale, continuing its strong support of innovative architecture, design, and the Australian Institute of Architects.

General Manager of Marketing, Brett Ward commented on the ongoing partnership.

"Brickworks is proud to continue our partnership with the Australian Institute of Architects for the 2025 Venice Architecture Biennale," he said.

"We are excited to see how the pavilion will showcase the best of Australian design on a global stage, fostering conversations that are crucial for the future of architecture and sustainability."

The Australian Exhibition of HOME will open on 8 May, 2025.

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