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Bahrain's Pavilion Wins Golden Lion for Cooling Innovation

5/12/2025

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Bahrain's pavilion, showcasing innovative passive cooling techniques to combat extreme heat, clinched the prestigious Golden Lion. The Holy See, Great Britain, and Venice's Canal Café project received special mentions for their impactful cultural and architectural dialogues. Meanwhile, the Silver Lion was awarded to "Calculating Empires," highlighting the historical influence of technology on power dynamics.

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Bahrain's pavilion, showcasing innovative passive cooling techniques to combat extreme heat, clinched the prestigious Golden Lion. The Holy See, Great Britain, and Venice's Canal Café project received special mentions for their impactful cultural and architectural dialogues. Meanwhile, the Silver Lion was awarded to "Calculating Empires," highlighting the historical influence of technology on power dynamics.