Money and space have been directly linked since time immemorial. Even in the early days of building, construction was associated with power. Real estate and its related industries represent the most powerful sector of the economy. Buildings make up a huge share of the total assets of industrial enterprises, corporates, and private individuals, while the state siphons off tax revenue from real estate at various points. In addition, lots of money from the private and financial sectors, as well as from pension funds, is invested in real estate due to negative interest rates and the high demand for investment opportunities.

Who owns our buildings and who or what determines where and how they are built? Is it actually about need, utility, power, speculation, or profit? Does demand determine construction or is it dictated by the possibility of cash investments and tax breaks? What is the importance of space in today’s world and in the world to come? On what levels does money play a role in architecture? And if you consider money to be a form of thought, how is that reflected in the buildings created against this backdrop?

For this project, schauraum-b is working with FHNW / HGK / the IXDM Institute / Process Design BA at HyperWerk.

Duration of the event series
August 24th 2022 - February 15th 2023

Sponsoring
The event series takes place with the kind support of 'Vectis Vermögensverwaltung AG'.