ExhibitionTools for Better Cities by KSP Engel

The exhibition Tools for Better Cities by KSP Engel at the Museum Angewandte Kunst shows the wealth of experience and knowledge that the planners draw from. Furthermore, it presents how the clarity and precision of function and aesthetic, which are typical for KSP Engel, are developed in the design process based on the respective requirements and the nature of the construction task. The consistent goal is the creation of sustainable buildings and neighbourhoods, both nationally and internationally.

Location, city, house, structure, space, and culture: six essential typologies and themes structure KSP Engel’s urban planning and architectural projects. This structure forms the design basis for the main exhibition space with free-standing wall panels and selectively placed tower-like structures. Each of these “towers” focuses on relevant aspects of completed and future projects, providing insights into the architectural firm’s creative spectrum. Extendable presentation areas allow visitors to actively engage with the diversity of the work.

In terms of space and content, the tower-like structures interact with a surrounding “workbench” that gives visitors the opportunity to learn more about KSP Engel’s wealth of knowledge and experience as well as its design processes. These processes are based on tools derived from methods, strategies, and approaches for sustainable buildings and neighborhoods. A look at the projects from recent years selected for this exhibition demonstrates that, regardless of the scale and task at hand, KSP Engel’s creative use of these tools results in individual, robust, and flexible solutions.

The exhibition is a collaboration between the Museum Angewandte Kunst and the architectural firm KSP Engel.

Curators: Cornelia Hellstern and Roland Pawlitschko