An exhibit, based on research by Robert Jan van Pelt, a Waterloo School of Architecture professor who has spent 30 years studying the architecture of the Holocaust, is on display at the 15th International Architecture Exhibition – la Biennale di Venezia, which began May 28 and runs until November 27.
Located inside the Central Pavilion at the Venice Architecture Biennale, the exhibit is presented as evidence of 'the worst crime ever committed by an architect'. One of the unique components of the Waterloo School of Architecture is the focus on cultural history courses meant to examine the close relationship between architecture and society, exploring both the worst and the best projects of Architects. The exhibit is meant for visitors to choose to face the evidence or ignore it and walk through.
More information is available about the impact on working on the project by faculty and students. And the project team of The Evidence Room have more project details along with a video of the installation.