Talks — Archiv 2015 — Vienna Design Week

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Kramar / Kollektiv Fischka

Once more, in 2015 the VIENNA DESIGN WEEK Talks invited the public to take an in-depth look at different varieties of design. For instance, the talks by the famous French architects Dominique Perrault and the German curator Oliver Elser placed a key focus on architecture. Furthermore, the three panel discussions of the austria wirtschaftsservice dealt with topical aspects such as the identity-shaping role of design locations, the innovative potential of handicraft, and the up-and-coming sector of games. The expert round addressing social design, also many other discourse events offered opportunities of exchange, discussion and reflection.

Petra Rautenstrauch / Kollektiv Fischka

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COME AND PLAY!

aws – austria wirtschaftsservice

25.9.2015, 5pm–6.30pm

In its role as communicator and educator, the VIENNA DESIGN WEEK constantly strives to open the design scene to new horizons and create awareness for hitherto somewhat neglected partial scenes. The talk of the austria wirtschaftsservice dealt with the increasing significance of game design.

Kramar / Kollektiv Fischka

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Concrete – Brutalism – a Misunderstanding?

Oliver Elser

28.9.2015, 6pm

Oliver Elser, curator at the Deutsche Architekturmuseum, projected a slow motion picture showing the demolition of the Frankfurt AfE Tower in February 2014 on the screen of the crowded Ankersaal – unforgettable images, well chosen for creating the atmosphere for his talk on controversial brutalism.

Gregor Buchhaus / Kollektiv Fischka

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The Small and the Large Solutions

Dominique Perrault, Gaëlle Lauriot-Prévost

30.9.2015, 6.30pm–8.15pm

One of the absolute highlights of this year’s VIENNA DESIGN WEEK was the inspiring lecture given by the French star architect Dominique Perrault in the Looshaus on Michaelerplatz. The iconic rooms were heaving with people – it was also an occasion for an exclusive viewing of the rooms. Perrault and … more

Christine Wurnig / Kollektiv Fischka

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A Location for Design

aws – austria wirtschaftsservice

2.10.2015, 5pm–6.30pm

The VIENNA DESIGN WEEK is, to quote Norbert Kettner, “cool without pressure”. In the stunning ambience of the extravagant Skylofts experts like the director of WienTourismus were given an overview of the potential that design is making available to industrial locations. The big city can profit from … more

Christine Wurnig / Kollektiv Fischka

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Handicrafts and Design – Tradition revived

aws – austria wirtschaftsservice

2.10.2015, 6.30pm–8pm

Traditional handicrafts are enjoying a great renaissance at present. This also gestates the seed of potential for innovations. How can a master carpenter cooperate with architects? How can a family business profit from the expertise of a product designer? And how can the craftsmanship of the Roma … more

Kramar / Kollektiv Fischka

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Panel Discussion Social Design and Presentation of the Erste Bank MehrWert Design Award

Erste Bank

2.10.2015, 6.30pm–8pm

How social design can boost social transformation processes was demonstrated once again by the projects in the Stadtarbeit format. At the start of the round of talks this year, the Erste Bank Mehr Wert Design Award was presented for the first time for one of the five program items. With her lively … more