Mixed Reality in Multiuser Participatory Design: Case Study of the Design of the 2022 Nordic Pavilion Exhibition at the Venice Biennale

The case study documents the design process of physical and digital versions heritage-valued Nordic pavilion at Venice Biennale. facilitated a multiuser collaboration in mixed reality (MR), studying technologies’ influence upon user interactions decision making. Retitled as ‘Sami Pavilion’ tribute to Sami artists from Norway, Sweden, Finland, which exhibition featured, took place between 2019 2022, primarily during COVID-19 pandemic. context prompted need explore MR methods overcome travel restrictions. While has shown some interesting utility research, literature indicates for more concrete work. It also was necessary custom solution collaboration. As transferability predictive decisions building relied replication experiences, embodied challenges prevalent architectural theory, particularly that ‘genius loci’ or ‘spirit place’, strong component heritage value and, thus, an important narrative. how artworks positions were tested various configurations within model by curators designers simulate spatial experience options. Several key made based on unique vantage points offered MR. then used generate 2D technical documentation installation instructions, installed site. Studies check relationship finished, result conducted. Findings depicted high degree while noting discrepancies field view (FOV) spaces objects felt smaller real-life, built result. Possibilities limitations future implementation construction complex projects situations are discussed addition implications current theory regarding non-dualistic perspective.