The 2024 Beta Architecture Biennial, in Timișoara, Romania, marks the tenth anniversary of this influential event. Curated by Oana Stănescu, this year's biennial, titled "cover me softly," explores the nuanced relationship between originality and influence, challenging conventional notions of copying, imitation, and appropriation. In addition to the Beta Awards, aiming to highlight significant contributions to architecture from across Romania, Hungary, and Serbia, the main exhibition offers a distinctive interpretation of recurring themes of the architectural field.
Held in Timișoara's historic 18th-century Garrison Command in Liberty Square—the city's oldest building in its original form—the biennial utilizes the entire structure, from the ground floor to the attic. Previously used for smaller events, the Biennale fully occupies and rediscovers this layered space, transforming the building itself into an active participant in the exhibition.
