May 22–26, 2018

Currently, the post-war modernism of the 1950s to 1970s is being rediscovered. Especially in the social media, interest for these architectures is growing, as for example the Facebook group “The Brutalism Appreciation Society” shows. Till now, there is only a small group recognizing the innovative, experimental and for- ward-looking character of the buildings and structures of this pha- se. Therefore, our aim is to trace, analyse, take forward and mediate the special and the characteristic features– but also the everyday part – of these architectures and urban spaces.

Like no other region, the Ruhr Area is characterized by buildings and structures of the post-war period. Therefore, the Ruhr Area ser- ves as a case study for an on-site research in the rst part of the Summer School, and for the “exhibition” and knowledge transfer in the second part.

Part 1:

the on-side work deals with the discovery and recording of the post- war modernism at di erent levels. In addition, a communication concept for part two of the Summer School will be jointly developed and de ned. The aim is to reach a wide range of target groups with a variety of formats.

Partners:

Prof. Diana Böhm, Frankfurt University of Applied Sciences

Prof. Jan Kampshoff, Technical University Berlin

Prof. Christoph Luchsinger, Technical University Wien

Prof. Izabela Mironowicz, Wroclaw University of Science and Technology

Prof. Maria Rosa Ronzoni, University of Bergamo

Part 2 takes place in July 2018.