Megaphone comes out of the conviction that people need to meet one another, and that to com­mune is an important part of our social fabric. The pa­vilion manifests the human desire to do things together and to communicate this to the outside world.

Megaphone is presented by the architecture firm Okidoki. During the past year of the pandemic, physical distance between people has been encouraged, and isolation is a way to be a good citizen. Some things have been considered more dangerous than others: shopping has been deemed more important than cultural events, and being creative with others has been considered irresponsible. Megaphone comes out of the conviction that people need to meet one another, and that to com­mune is an important part of our social fabric. The pa­vilion manifests the human desire to do things together and to communicate this to the outside world.

Designed in response to the theme of deep listening, the pavilion is a braided wooden megaphone facing the sky. The simple and iconic shape is well known as a symbol of sound and communication. Inside, an open circular space has been designed so that all visitors can sit equally. Positioned and anchored on the Viskan River, Megaphone interacts with visitors who are invited to walk on the water to reach its interior. The experience of the pavilion will change throughout the day, hour by hour, responding to the light and weather. Throughout the biennial, Megaphone will become the center of many of the events in the program.