As the 2016 Venice Biennale is set to begin this upcoming Saturday, May 28th, the first glimpses of the pavilions have begun to roll in through the social media wires. In addition to the event’s main exhibition, curated by this year’s Pritzker Prize winner Alejandro Aravena, there will be 63 exhibitions held in country pavilions throughout the grounds responding to this year’s theme of “Reporting From the Front.” We’ve taken to Instagram to round up the best sneak peeks of the exhibitions coming together at architecture’s preeminent event—read on to take a look.

US Pavilion—”The Architectural Imagination”

Curated by Cynthia Davidson and Monica Ponce de Leon

New views. #uspavilion2016 #thearchitecturalimagination #biennalearchitettura2016

A photo posted by Log (@log_grams) on May 21, 2016 at 4:15am PDT

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Looking up? Under? Into? Sneak a peek. #thearchitecturalimagination #venicebiennale #architecture #biennalearchitettura2016 #venice #uspavilion2016

A photo posted by Kristen Gandy (@yes_iam_thebest) on May 19, 2016 at 1:19am PDT

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The final day of installing #thearchitecturalimagination is here. The #taubmancollege student exhibition fellows have been working hard for two weeks. Here are @dianasaurasl2ex and @ramon_hrndz working on the model and hanging drawings of @pitaandbloom #biennalearchitettura2016 #uspavilion2016 #mgovenice #superarchitects #goblue

A photo posted by Taubman College (@taubmancollege) on May 23, 2016 at 1:08am PDT

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Nordic Pavilion—”In Therapy”

Curated by David Basulto and James Taylor-Foster

#tease #InTherapy #BiennaleArchitettura2016

A photo posted by James Taylor-Foster (@j_taylor_foster) on May 22, 2016 at 11:53am PDT

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🚚 ⚓️ 🏁 #InTherapy #BiennaleArchitettura2016

A video posted by James Taylor-Foster (@j_taylor_foster) on May 21, 2016 at 12:54am PDT

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Kuwait Pavilion—”Between East and West: a Gulf”

Curated by Hamed Bukhamseen and Ali Karimi

Pavilion Construction @labiennale #kuwaitpavilion2016 #biennalearchitettura2016 #kuwait #gcc #architecture

A photo posted by Between East & West: A Gulf (@kwtpavilion2016) on May 22, 2016 at 9:25am PDT

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Hong Kong Exhibition—”Stratagems in Architecture”

Organized by The Hong Kong Institute of Architects Biennale Foundation & Hong Kong Arts Development Council

【距離揭幕仲有5日】 星期日都唔願休息。。。。 老總Stanley Siu於前線報導。 [5 days to go until our opening] Working on Sunday….. Stanley Siu, Chief Curator, continues to 'report from the front'. ‪#‎ReportingFromtheFront‬ ‪#‎BiennaleArchitettura2016‬ ‪#‎CountDown‬

A photo posted by HK@VeniceArchitectureBiennale (@venice.archi.biennale.hk) on May 22, 2016 at 5:00am PDT

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Portuguese Pavilion—”NEIGHBOURHOOD: Where Alvaro Meets Aldo”

Curated by Nuno Grande and Roberto Cremascoli

under construction! Portuguese Pavilion, curated by @robertocremascoli and Nuno Grande, at 15th @labiennale opening 25 | 05 | 16 ph: @nicolo_galeazzi #wherealvaromeetsaldo #biennalearchitettura2016 #architecture#alvarosiza#siza#venicebiennial#labiennaledivenezia#robertocremascoli#nunogrande#cremascoliokumurarodriguesarquitectos#design#venice#italy#ig_venice#neighbourhood#venezia#ig_italy#portugal#porto#oporto#giudecca#campodimarte#vicinatocampodimarte#vizinhançabouça#buurtschschilderswijkwest#nachbarschaftschlesischestor#canadiancentreforarchitecture @canadiancentreforarchitecture

A photo posted by NEIGHBOURHOOD (@where_alvaro_meets_aldo) on May 23, 2016 at 4:45am PDT

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#meanwhileinvenice #infondamenta OPENING ! 25th May / 10:30 am #neighbourhoodWAMA @where_alvaro_meets_aldo The Portuguese Pavilion at next "Biennale di Architettura a Venezia" curated by Nuno Grande and Roberto Cremascoli #neighbourhood #wherealvaromeetsaldo #biennalearchitettura2016 #portuguesepavilionvenezia #neighbourhoodinvenice2016 #wama #vicinatocampodimarte #nachbarschaftschlesischestor #buurtschschilderswijkwest #vizinhançabouça #dgartes #cca #canadiancentreforarchitecture @nicolo_galeazzi #nicologaleazzi @boragio #boragio #alvarosiza #aldorossi

A photo posted by Roberto Cremascoli (@robertocremascoli) on May 20, 2016 at 11:04am PDT

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German Pavilion—”Making Heimat. Germany, Arrival Country”

Curated by Oliver Elser, Deutsches Architekturmuseum (DAM)

– 4 | Getting Ready. #makingheimat #arrivalcountry #arrivalcity #germanpavilion #architecture #biennalearchitettura2016 @labiennale #venice

A photo posted by Making Heimat (@makingheimat) on May 23, 2016 at 8:37am PDT

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New Zealand Pavilion—”Future Islands”

Curated by Charles Walker

Have been following nz at the Venice architecture biennale…so excited to see my models suspended in space..and to be part of this amazing exhibition..follow the unfolding over at @futureislands2016 #Repost @futureislands2016 ・・・ #workinprogress #futureislands2016 #newzealandatvenicearchitecturebiennale2016 #biennalearchitettura2016 #palazzobollani #reportingfromthefront #occupyingMaoriarchitecturaltime #reistudios #newzealandpavilion #architecturemodels #wip #architecturelovers #architecture

A photo posted by rei (@rei.studios) on May 22, 2016 at 3:18am PDT

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Future Islands 2016 Biennale Architettura 2016 Venice. Placement of the Amritsar House model. #futureislands2016 #venicearchitecturebiennale #biennalearchitettura2016 #NewZealandPavilion #palazzobollani #athfieldarchitects #athfieldhouse #wellington #Amritsar #house #mrmod #athfield

A photo posted by mr mod – Mid Century Furniture (@mrmod_co_nz) on May 20, 2016 at 1:50pm PDT

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Finnish Pavilion—”From Border to Home—Housing Solutions for Asylum Seekers”

Curated by Marco Steinberg

#biennalearchitettura2016 opening week in #Venice – preparations at the #finnishpavilion. #frombordertohome #borderhome #labiennale | INTERNATIONAL ARCHITECTURE EXHIBITION – LA BIENNALE DI VENEZIA |

A photo posted by Arkkitehtuurimuseo Mfa (@arkkitehtuurimuseo_mfa) on May 23, 2016 at 3:54am PDT

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Korean Pavilion—”The FAR Game: Constraints Sparking Creativity”

Curated by Sung Hong Kim, Eungee Cinn, Keehyun Ahn, Seungbum Kim, Isak Chung and Daeun Jeong

베니스 비엔날레 오프닝 D-6. 일정상 전시 세팅에만 참여하고 오프닝을 못 보고 떠나게 되었다. 한국관 준비 상황은 다른 국가관들에 비해 비교적 여유롭다. 물론 선생님들과 동료분들이 열심히 준비하셨기 때문… 지난 겨울 그렇게 고민해서 만들었던 모형이 드디어 놓였음 🤔 #venezia#THE_FAR_GAME#TheFarGame2016#biennale_architettura_2016#biennalearchitettura2016#padiglionecorea2016venezia#koreanpavilion2016#Giardini_Biennale

A photo posted by @a_mjchoi on May 20, 2016 at 8:35am PDT

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Around the Grounds

Približujemo se Domu v Arzenalu – 26. maj ob 13.00! http://ift.tt/1TSu7Ce *** Approaching Home at Arsenale – 26 May at 13.00 @labiennale. http://ift.tt/1WdtFVr komisar/commissioner: @matevzcelik, Museum of Architecture and Design kustosa/curators: Aljoša Dekleva / Tina Gregorič, Dekleva Gregorič architects Foto/photo: N. Pongrac #homeatarsenale #labiennale #venice #venezia #arsenale #deklevagregoric #slovenianpavillion #pavillion #reportingfromthefront #opening #biennalearchitettura2016 #venicebiennale #library

A photo posted by MAO (@mao_slovenia) on May 22, 2016 at 10:22am PDT

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#BiennaleArchitettura2016 #Reportingfromthefront #Venice // @nowintheloop editors are in Venice for the #Biennale and much more! #Stay tuned! Use and search #biennaleintheloop!! #nowintheloop #VeniceBiennale #VeniceBiennale2016 #architettura #exhibition #exhibit #Aravena #alejandroaravena #archilover #instapic #instaphoto #venezia #veneto #igveneto #igvenezia #bestplace #veniceitaly #wonderfulplaces #live #opening #events #architects #waitingfor

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• Architects: HOK
• Location: Atlanta, Georgia, United States
• Area: 24155.0 sqm
• Project Year: 2016
• Photographs: Alan Karchmer, Eric Laignel

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The design of Porsche’s new North American Experience Center and Headquarters combines office, training and driving functions into one sleek, high-performance facility that encapsulates the essence of the company’s brand. Bringing together 400 Porsche employees from five divisions of the company, the facility serves as a new destination for partners, customers and car enthusiasts. 

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An estimated 30,000 guests are expected to visit the Porsche Experience Center each year. By integrating a 1.6-mile driver track into the lower levels of the office building and weaving in subtle motor-sport-related cues, the design immerses visitors in the Porsche experience while demonstrating the unique capabilities of its sports cars. The track, which runs through the facility’s courtyard, includes six driving modules designed to demonstrate the capabilities of different Porsche models. Classic and modern Porsches are on display in a classic car gallery. 

Plan

Visitors can see historic Porsches undergoing renovations with vintage German parts at the restoration center. In the design studio, customers can virtually create their dream cars with fully customizable options. Restaurant 356, named after the first production Porsche, offers diners a front row seat to the test track. The center also includes a driving simulator lab. The contemporary, naturally illuminated office space encourages collaboration and creativity among Porsche staff. A 13,000-sq.-ft. business center features state-of-the-art conference rooms and event spaces.

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The LEED Gold-certified building’s east-west exposures eliminate glare while the north-south curtain walls maximize natural light and minimize solar heat gain. Previously home to an automobile production facility, the former brownfield site was remediated as part of the development process. A green roof links the building to the landscape while providing insulation and reducing stormwater runoff and the parking area includes charging stations for Porsche’s electric vehicles. The building is designed to perform 60% better than CBECS/AIA 2030 baseline.

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Plan

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Porsche and the design team worked with MARTA (Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority) to increase transit access to site. A new bus stop is located at the entrance to the campus.

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Located adjacent to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, the building and test track are a prominent symbol of the Porsche brand to passengers on arriving and departing flights. HOK is currently working with Porsche to design the four-star Solis Hotel, which will overlook the Porsche Experience Center and continue to catalyze development in Atlanta’s aerotropolis region. Opening in late summer 2017, Solis Hotel Two Porsche Drive will feature 214 guest rooms, event space, a rooftop terrace, a fitness center, luxury dining and retail space.

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