Habitat

by Bureau Baubotanik

The HABITAT invites you to experience the coexistence of plants, animals and people in relation to our built environment. It asks fundamental questions: how can we consider long-term changes in buildings and open spaces during construction? How do we need to adapt planning practices to accommodate plant and animal habitats? How do we want to deal with the fact that the outdoor spaces at the Wagenhallen are likely to change fundamentally in the next two years?

The HABITAT wants to be a place where everybody feels welcome to ask all these questions. The installation is designed to allow everybody full concentration on thoughts about the future during the visit. The HABITAT makes space for thoughts, both doubtful and optimistic ideas on human needs and ecological balance. It provides a space to think about sustainable solutions for the design of our environment and to redefine the importance of a holistic approach to urban planning and architecture.

The HABITAT invites guests to take time to trace the development process of the installation and the Wagenhallen from the perspective of plants and animals. The opening event on 26 October is an introduction to the project. In the coming seasons, there will be repeated opportunities to participate in this development process. We look forward to an active participation and contributions to a more livable environment.