The improvisation of space at Maison de l’Architecture Occitanie
the conference “The improvisation of space” was presented on Wednesday 28 September 2022 18h at Plateau-média, isdaT, site Daurade, Toulouse. The conference discussed a new “performative” vision of design in architecture and urban project based on my latest book The improvisation of space (Jovis Verlag 2019). Conference organized by the LRA (Laboratoire de Recherche en […]
essay “Kampf ohne Fortschritt”
in the book @thecountryside edited by Wendorf Academy, Ellie Smolenars and Ton Matton. This is the first version of the essay, a second will be released soon in another book by Ton. The article debates the contemporary condition of inhabiting the planet in the anthropocene and which consequences it has for urban design and the […]
Essay: Kollektivität der Unterschiedlichen
(Collectivity of the different) in: Oleschko/ Grannemann/ Szukala (Ed.) Diversitätssensible Lehrer*innenbildung, Theoretische und praktische Erkundungen Waxmann, Münster 2022, 204 pages, paperback, 34,90 €, ISBN 978-3-8309-4071-5 With contributions by Barbara Hoch, Anja Wildemann, Kenneth Horvath, Sebastian Barsch, Inger Petersen, Ilena Vagt, Sven Oleschko, Kristina-Maren Stelze, Silke Krämer, Bastian Bartels, Theresia Jägers, Maik Böing, Ute Faber, Michèlle Schnitker, Katinka Sánchez Elsner, Christopher Dell, Katharina Grannemann, Stefanie Hübner Diversity in schools is often perceived as a challenge by teachers and is often used as an explanation […]
“A human is not a tree” at Floating University
I love this kepotope. Thrilled to have presented the lecture-performance at Floating University in a Raumlaborberlin program: Ein Mensch ist kein Baum/ A human is not a tree 20. Juni 17-21 Uhr 20th June 5-9 PM [DE] An evening on dwelling and Vilém Flussers „Freedom of the Migrant“. A Cooperation of Floating University Berlin and the […]
artist residency arc en reve, Bordeaux
DLW on research tour as invited artists at the exhibition “commun” @arcenreve architecture centre bordeaux. After the intervention we had the chance to visit the studio of @christophe_hutin for intense discussions. Furthermore the @arcenreve team provided us with a space to procede with our project DLW exploring the archive. Thanks to everyone in making this […]
Exhibition “commun, une architecture avec les habitants” arc en rêve Bordeaux
“common, community driven architecture” It was intense and rich. Dell-Lillinger-Westergaard were on research tour as invited artists at this exhibition curated by Christophe Hutin and David Brown at the renowned architecture centre in Bordeaux. Through a selection of examples and proposals from different continents, the exhibition explored what an active design of spaces with their inhabitants would […]
book launch Tom paints the fence. 1:1 vs. / +?
“We represent in order to intervene, and we intervene in the light of representations.” Ian Hacking, 1983 Book presentation Tom Paints the Fence – Re-negotiating Urban Design and exchange of experiences of the projects Mikropol e.V., Hallo e.V. and University of Neighbourhoods. 3 July 2022, 4 p.m. With café, kitchen and bar Old recycling yard […]
Vera and Ruedi Baur at Piazza Spinelli
Design a better world Vera and Ruedi Baur, Paris Thursday, 30 June 2022, 7 pm Philippus Church, Deidesheimer Straße 25, 68309 Mannheim, Germany in German language Free admission The internationally renowned designers Ruedi and Vera Baur from Paris will give one of their very lively lectures at the Piazza Spinelli on 30 June. For years, […]
Stefan Rettich at Piazza Spinelli
Thanks to Stefan Rettich for an incisive lecture on „Loosing my Religion?“ and its spatial effects in the urbanscape, held at Piazza Spinelli, curated by Sally Below and Christopher Dell in the Framework of IBA Heidelberg. further info on the project Piazza Spinelli #urbanresearch # piazzaspinelli #prijektgruppekonversion
Vivants d’abord!
intervention at 24-hours of propositions and conversations to create new imaginaries and new collective actions for and with the living. The latest IPCC report released at the beginning of April underlines once again the urgency to act to avoid the destruction of the ecosystems we inhabit. The experience of professionals and activists around the world […]