Think Global Build Social - Bauen für eine bessere Zukunft

Architecture-Exhibition

Fri, 11.01.2019 -
Sun, 27.01.2019
6:00 PM Goethe-Institut / Max Mueller Bhavan Pune

With the jointly conceived exhibition “Think Global, Build Social! Architectures for a Better World” the Architekturzentrum Wien (Az W) and the Deutsches Architekturmuseum (DAM) direct their attention to the question of contemporary architecture’s social responsibility.

“Think Global. Build Social!” shows current examples of an alternative, socially committed architecture which, with minimum financial expenditure but a great deal of initiative and creativity, attempts to improve the living conditions of people in less privileged areas of the world. Frequently the 22 exemplary projects, curated by Andres Lepik, which include schools, public spaces and housing, are created through close collaboration with the future users and incorporate local building traditions. They do not deny the needs of those for whom and with whom the buildings are erected and ensure a mutual transfer of knowledge.

The many aspects shared in common that can be identified in the different approaches and projects indicate that, far beyond “star architecture”, a very different kind of movement has emerged in contemporary architecture that is directing its attention to the social questions of global community.

The event to mark the opening of the exhibition takes place on 11.01.2019, 6 pm onwards at the Goethe-Institut Max Mueller Bhavan Pune. 

From 6 pm: free admisison to the exhibition!