Project
Essen/Mülheim, Germany 2007
“Duismülsen” is a newly founded imaginary linear model city along the underground line U18 from Duisburg via Mülheim to Essen. We offered residents the chance to look at their own home area from an unusual perspective by taking part in a guided tour through Duismülsen.
Urban allure or simply madness? The film “U(topie) 18” throws new light onto a thirthy-year-old utopia: the underground line U18 that has connected the cities of Essen and Mülheim since 1977. This model line that runs along the central strip of the A40 has seven stations. Planners, politicians and actors are asked of their intentions in interviews. These reports confront the everyday realities and hopes of today’s residents and users.
Stolzenhagen, Germany 2006
In 2006 we held our first workshop on experimental building in Stolzenhagen. The participants, from the areas of architecture, design, craftwork and psychology, took part in a discussion on experiment in rural and urban building, life and residence. The group built a roof terrace on top of an empty stable building. This wooden construction serves as both a retreat and a lookout platform and is the perfect place for reading, sunbathing and picnicking.
