The Kulturforum is an ongoing construction site of German cultural politics. Now, a further museum is being planned here. But is the Kulturforum a problem that can only be solved through architecture? Isn't Berlin missing the unique chance to address the urban landscape of this architectural ensemble through urban design?
The Politics of Practice-Orientation
With urban and environmental challenges at the forefront, the need for innovation in built environment education has become common knowledge, prompting discussions on curricula, educational practices, and the politics of practice-orientation. Partners:TU Berlin; University of the Witwatersrand Johannesburg, University College London; Urban Lab+
Lighting the Global Workspace
The final Symposium in the global research study on light and lighting in the contemporary office environment: spaces where knowledge is assembled, shared and generated in changing constellations. Partners:Zumtobel, Dornbirn
Urban Interplay
Francine Houben of Mecanoo architecten and Benedetta Tagliabue of EMBT are two of today's leading architects. On the occasion of the opening of their Aedes exhibitions, both architects share their common focus on the importance of interaction in public space. Partners:Dutch Embassy in Berlin.
Jerusalem – Berlin
The symposium focuses on artistic and architectural interventions in public space, inviting artists, architects, and theorists to share their experiences and insights, culminating in a keynote lecture by artist Dani Karavan. Partners:TU Berlin, Technion Haifa, DAAD
VISIONS OF THE ALHAMBRA
A lecture by Álvaro Siza Vieira on the occasion of the opening of the Aedes exhibition showcasing original sketches for the project Access and Visitor Information Centre for the Alhambra World Heritage Site in Granada by Álvaro Siza Vieira & Juan Domingo Santos.
Cinema of the Future 2013. Cinematic Acupuncture.
A Lab Talk about the role of the cinema as a social stimulator, exploring its outreach to diverse inhabitants in a rapidly changing social landscape. Partners:Medienboard Berlin-Brandenburg, Potsdam
Cinema of the Future 2012. New Strategies for a Neighbourhood Cinema.
A discussion about the positioning of cinema in urban public space, exploring topics such as the survival of independent cinemas in a competitive environment and the activation of neighbourhoods through cinema. Partners:Medienboard Berlin-Brandenburg, Potsdam
Cinema of the Future 2011. Back to the Future?
A panel discussion about the future of cinema in the city with the new Zoo Palast as example.
Partners:Medienboard Berlin-Brandenburg, Potsdam
My Knowledge Space: A New Public Library Prototype for the 21st Century
A symposium about the new Berlin library exploring the roles, tasks and functions of the public library of the 21st century as well as the demands it has to meet.
Partners:Central and Regional Library Berlin
