Stella Mutegi
Architect · Curator
Articles & interviews
- Templo Crafts Kenyan Geology-Inspired Identity for Venice Biennale
Templo designed the visual identity for the 2025 British Pavilion at the Venice Biennale, titled 'Geology of Britannic Repair'. Drawing inspiration from Kenya’s Rift Valley and its geological and cultural narratives, the identity merges geometric and organic forms to reflect themes of repair, colonial history, and environmental awareness. The project was developed in collaboration with Cave_bureau, curator Owen Hopkins, and academic Dr Kathryn Yusoff.
- "TEMPLO Redefines British Pavilion Identity at Venice Biennale"
Creative Boom reports on TEMPLO's bold new identity for the British Pavilion at the 2025 Venice Architecture Biennale. The project, titled 'Geology of Britannic Repair', explores themes of rupture, repair, and colonial legacies through a flexible, movement-led visual system inspired by the Rift Valley. Collaborating with curators from Cave_bureau and the British Council, TEMPLO created a dynamic identity spanning digital, physical, and experiential applications.